What Nursing Interventions Related to Hygiene Are Appropriate for a Patient

question 11

Multiple Choice

What nursing interventions related to hygiene are appropriate for a patient who has had a recent stroke that caused right-sided (dominant) paralysis and inability to speak?

• A) Perform a full bed bath, brush and floss his teeth, and give him a good back massage.
• B) Encourage the patient to use his nondominant hand to wash his face, brush his teeth, and perform other hygiene activities with assistance as necessary.
• C) Set up a washbasin and supplies, tell the patient to wash what he can, and provide privacy for the patient to do what he can.
• D) Teach a family member to give a full bath so that the family member will be able to care for the patient at home.

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