The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Refuses to Bathe

question 48

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a patient who refuses to bathe in the morning. When asked why, the patient says "I always bathe in the evening." Which action by the nurse is best?

• A) Defer the bath until evening and pass on the information to the next shift.
• B) Tell the patient that daily morning baths are the "normal" routine.
• C) Explain the importance of maintaining morning hygiene practices.
• D) Cancel hygiene for the day and attempt again in the morning.

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Definitions:

Uncollectible Receivables

Accounts receivable that cannot be collected from customers, often recognized as a bad debt expense.

Net Realizable Value

The estimated selling price of goods, minus the cost of their sale or disposal.

Allowance

In accounting, a reduction from the gross amount of receivables to reflect the estimated uncollectible amounts; in budgeting, an allocated amount for specific expenses.

Doubtful Accounts

Accounts receivable that a company does not expect to collect in full, often leading to an allowance for doubtful accounts as a contra asset on the balance sheet.