The nurse is advising an older adult regarding age-appropriate bathing practices. Which instruction(s) is/are most important for the nurse to include? (select all that apply.)
a. Using lotion-based soaps.
b. Using hot water to stimulate skin.
c. Towel skin dry with quick, brisk motions.
d. Apply lotion twice a day.
e. Apply talcum powder after bathing.
A, D
The nurse should suggest actions that help keep the skin moist, like using lotion-based soaps and applying lotion twice daily. Using hot water, vigorously towel-drying skin, and applying talcum powder are actions that increase skin dryness.
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