When assisting a resident with a bed bath, what is the correct order for washing body parts?

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Face, arms, chest, abdomen, legs, perineal area. The correct procedure is to wash from cleanest to dirtiest areas, starting with the face and ending with the perineal area. This prevents cross-contamination. Choice B is backwards. Choices C and D do not follow the clean-to-dirty principle, which is essential for proper hygiene and infection control.