A nurse is providing nail care to a client at a health care facility. Why is it important for the nurse to soak the client's hands in warm water prior to nail care?
A) To soften the keratin
B) To loosen the nails
C) To help the cuticles withdraw
D) To loosen the skin near the nails
A
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The nurse needs to soak the client's hands or feet in warm water to soften the keratin and loosen trapped debris. A soft towel is used to help the cuticles withdraw. Warm water will not loosen the nails or the skin near the nails.
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