You are caring for a 58-year-old man who is to have abdominal surgery. Part of his care is a special bath with chlorahexidine to reduce infection. You are helping with his bath and as you scrub his lower abdomen he becomes aroused. What do you do?
What will be an ideal response?
Remain professional. Assure him that this is perfectly normal. Tell him that you are going to give him some privacy and tell him when you will be back. Ask him if he would prefer a male attendant (if one is available).
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