An Older Patient Complains of Dry Skin and Asks for Advice.Which

question 10

Multiple Choice

An older patient complains of dry skin and asks for advice.Which advice should the nurse offer for improving dry skin?

• A) Add oil to the bath water to keep skin soft.
• B) Use tepid bath water.
• C) Move to a climate with lower humidity.
• D) Vigorously dry skin with a rough towel after bathing.

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