Your facility is changing to the waterless bathing system. You will be giving a bed bath to Mr. DeLong using the bag bath product. You know that
A. you should heat the package in the microwave for 10 minutes.
B. you must bring extra towels to the room because the product drips.
C. draping the patient with a bath blanket will not be necessary.
D. the waterless bathing system may be used at room temperature.
Answer: D
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