A male client is scheduled to have a suprapubic catheter inserted as part of his treatment for prostate cancer. The nurse is explaining the preoperative preparation that will be necessary, including hair removal
Hair removal will be accomplished by which of the following methods? A) A disposable razor
B) Electric clippers
C) A hair-dissolving chemical agent
D) Chlorhexidine
B
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Shaving with a razor causes microabrasions, which are tiny cuts that provide an entrance for microorganisms. For this reason, institutions are switching from razors to electric or battery-operated clippers for hair removal. Depilatory agents, chemicals that remove hair, are another alternative, but their use is associated with skin irritation and allergic reactions. Chlorhexidine is an antiseptic agent, not a hair removal product.
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