Question

mrs. shah has been incontinent of urine. mariam, the support worker, knows she will have to provide care by cleansing the genital and anal areas. what is this care known as?
select one:
a. incontinence care
b. perineal care
c. private part care
d. genital and anal care

Explanation:

Perineal care specifically refers to the cleansing and maintenance of the genital and anal regions, which is the standard term for this type of care in healthcare settings, even when provided due to incontinence. The other options are either non-standard terms or too broad.

Answer:

b. Perineal care