A family member of an older patient with severe dermatitis says, "I was always so careful to bathe him every day. I guess I just wasn't careful enough." What is the best response by the nurse?
a. "Dermatitis is not caused by poor hy-giene."
b. "Don't worry; we will bathe him tho-roughly while he is here."
c. "You will have a chance to do better when he is back at home."
d. "You shouldn't feel like the skin condition is your fault."
A
Dermatitis is not a condition of poor hygiene. Implying that the family member is responsible for the condition is belittling and not therapeutic.
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