In Relation to Hygiene and the Acute Care Setting,the Nurse

question 20

Multiple Choice

In relation to hygiene and the acute care setting,the nurse knows that which of the following statements is true?

• A)The disposable bath is a less desirable form of bathing than the traditional basin bath.
• B)The disposable bath is a more desirable form of bathing than the traditional basin bath.
• C)The disposable bath is more desirable for patients who can bathe independently.
• D)The disposable bath is not an acceptable form of bathing in the acute care setting.

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