Which nursing intervention should take priority when giving a bath to a surgical client on the first post-op day?
1. Apply lotion to the extremities.
2. Change the water when it becomes cold.
3. Raise side rails when gathering supplies.
4. Remove the soiled dressing during the bath.
Correct Answer: 3
Rationale 1: Applying lotion to the skin would be performed before or after, not during, the bath.
Rationale 2: Changing the water needs to be done before it becomes cold, but it is not a priority.
Rationale 3: Raising the side rails would take priority when planning care. This is a safety issue, and safety is second on Maslow's hierarchy of needs. The client is only 1 day postop and may still be sedated, posing a risk for a potential fall.
Rationale 4: A dressing change would be performed before or after, not during, the bath and only with a doctor's order.
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