In a modified bed bath, which step follows putting on gloves?

• A. Removes dirty gown + warm towel
• B. Check water temp
• C. Wash eyes/cheeks
• D. Soap + rinse arm

Answer: (A)

In a modified bed bath, safety and comfort come from handling clothing and skin exposure in a way that keeps you protected and the patient warm and private. After you’ve put on gloves, the immediate next step is to remove the dirty gown and replace it with a warm towel for coverage. This achieves two things at once: it eliminates contaminated clothing from the area you’ll wash, and it helps prevent chilling by keeping the resident warm while you expose skin to wash. Once the gown is off and the warm towel is in place, you can begin washing the exposed areas in a clean-to-dirty sequence (typically starting with the face/eyes and then the arms). Checking water temperature is usually done before starting the actual washing to prevent burns or discomfort, so it isn’t the next action after gloves.