Which of the following interventions will decrease the chance of dry skin?
a. Daily baths in a soaker tub for 30 minutes
b. Inadequate fluid and nutrition
c. Leave moisturizing soap on the body
d. Use of superfatted soap
D
To minimize drying of the skin use warm, not hot, water and use superfatted soap (e.g., Dove) for cleansing. Effective treatment of dry skin does not require limiting frequency of bathing. Bathing daily for limited time (10 minutes or less) can assist with hydration. Rinse body of all soap well because residue left can cause irritation and breakdown. Use a humidifier to add mois-ture to air. Increase fluid intake when skin is dry. Use moisturizing lotion to aid healing process; lotion forms protective barrier and helps maintain fluid within skin.
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