When assisting a resident with a partial bath at the sink, the aide should ensure the water temperature is:

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Lukewarm and tested by the aide's inner wrist or elbow first. Lukewarm water is safe and comfortable; the aide should test temperature on their inner wrist or elbow (thin skin similar to resident's) before the resident uses it. The correct answer is B. Hot water (A) risks burns. Cold water (C) is uncomfortable. Not testing (D) is unsafe.