Which information will the nurse include when teaching an older patient about skin care?
a. Dry the skin thoroughly before applying lotions.
b. Bathe and wash hair daily with soap and shampoo.
c. Use warm water and a moisturizing soap when bathing.
d. Use antibacterial soaps when bathing to avoid infection.
ANS: C
Warm water and moisturizing soap will avoid overdrying the skin. Because older patients have dryer skin, daily bathing and shampooing are not necessary and may dry the skin unnecessarily. Antibacterial soaps are not necessary. Lotions should be applied while the skin is still damp to seal moisture in.
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