The nurse is providing discharge teaching of a patient. Which instructions should the nurse include to teach reduction of soap in bed linens and sleeping garments?
a. Only use high-efficiency detergents.
b. Use vinegar in the rinse water.
c. Only wash clothing in hot water.
d. Send linens to a professional laundry.
B
The use of vinegar in the rinse water will cut soap that may be irritating to the skin if left in bed linens or sleeping garments. The type of washing machine that the patient owns determines whether or not high-efficiency detergent is necessary. Not all clothing may be washed in hot wa-ter. Professional laundry services are not necessary.
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