The nurse recognizes that personal hygiene is impacted by which items? Select all that apply
1. Culture
2. Environment
3. Allergies
4. Developmental level
5. Health and energy
Correct Answer: 1,2,4,5
The client's hygiene is influenced by culture. Although North Americans place great value on cleanliness, not all cultures share this value. The client's environment, and access to finances, can have an impact on how often the client bathes and the types of products used. Developmental levels will determine what the client can or is willing to do when it comes to personal hygiene. People who don't feel well, or have low energy levels, might not attend to hygiene in the way they did when they felt well. Although allergies can impact what product the client chooses to use in order to maintain hygiene needs, it will not impact the client's hygiene needs.
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