A Patient Is Non-English Speaking and Unable to Answer Questions

question 4

Multiple Choice

A patient is non-English speaking and unable to answer questions.When preparing to bathe this patient the nurse needs to remember which of the following?

• A) Use soaps which contain deodorant to help control body odor.
• B) Cultural heritage influences hygiene practices.
• C) Shave facial hair to make the patient more presentable.
• D) Diaphoresis will prevent skin breakdown and infection, so the patient should only be bathed once a day.