While Bathing an Elderly Client Who Has Limited Abilities for Self-Care,the

question 27

Multiple Choice

While bathing an elderly client who has limited abilities for self-care,the nurse notices several patches of dry skin on the client's heels,elbows,and coccyx.The nurse cleans and dries all the areas well and applies a moisturizing lotion.The most appropriate immediate follow-up by the nurse to ensure appropriate nursing care for this client's skin is to:

• A) Revise the client's care plan to show the need for the application of moisturizing lotion
• B) Assume personal responsibility to apply the moisturizing lotion daily to the client's skin
• C) Encourage the client to tell whomever bathes her to apply the moisturizing lotion to her areas of dry skin
• D) Inform the staff that the client's skin is showing signs of breakdown and moisturizing lotion needs to be applied daily

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Definitions:

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