When Instructing a Nursing Assistant About Hygiene Needs of a Frail

question 17

Multiple Choice

When instructing a nursing assistant about hygiene needs of a frail elderly patient, the nurse correctly educates the nursing assistant to:

• A) "Use warm, not hot, water and be sure the room is warm beforehand to avoid chilling."
• B) "Put bath oil in the tub and use plenty of soap to really clean the patient's skin while she is in the tub."
• C) "Use brisk drying and an alcohol rub to close the patient's pores and prevent heat loss after the bath."
• D) "Completely dry the patient's skin and apply a mild moisturizer."

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