The nurse is caring for a female client who has just completed taking a shower. The nurse notes that she is using her own hair dryer to dry her hair. Which is the nurse's best statement to the client concerning this possible safety issue?
A. "I noticed you are using your own hair dryer. We don't allow that."
B. "Before you start drying your hair, let me see if our maintenance department can come up and check it for safety."
C. "We usually don't allow clients to use their own electrical products from home but if I don't see you use it, then I don't know you have it."
D. "Your hair looks good just the way it is. Please put the hair dryer away for today."
Answer: B
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