You are the nurse caring for a 75-year-old patient who has been hospitalized for a fractured radius
The patient's daughter has accompanied the patient to the hospital and asks you what her father can do for his very dry skin. What would be your best response?
A) "Bathe one to two times a week."
B) "Use makeup to cover the wrinkles."
C) "Avoid prolonged use of sunscreens."
D) "Drink more milk."
Ans: A
Feedback: Patients with dry skin should be instructed to use a lubricating cream daily, avoid prolonged exposure to the sun, bathe only one to two times per week, and maintain a safe indoor temperature. The nurse would not suggest using makeup to cover the wrinkles, avoiding prolonged used of sunscreens, or drinking more milk.
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