In developing an end-of-life plan of care for the client, the nurse should identify which hygiene goal as appropriate?
1. Provide hourly sponge baths for end-of-life comfort.
2. Involve the client in 30% of her bath daily.
3. Maintain clean skin by providing daily whirlpool baths.
4. Involve the family in hygiene care daily to maintain clean, dry skin.
Answer: 4
1. Hourly sponge baths are not necessary.
2. There is no way to measure if the client is able to participate in 30% of the bath.
3. Daily whirlpool baths are not necessary.
4. Involving the family gives them the opportunity to say good-bye and prepares them for the grieving process.
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