The nurse is preparing to provide morning care to a client. What should the nurse explain to the client as the reason for a daily bath?
1. Assess skin integrity
2. Develop a nurse–client relationship
3. Moisturize the skin
4. Stimulate circulation
Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Giving a bath to a client will allow the nurse to assess the skin but this is not the most important purpose.
Rationale 2: Giving a bath to a client will allow the nurse to develop a nurse–client relationship but this is not the most important purpose.
Rationale 3: Giving a bath to a client will allow the nurse to moisturize the skin but this is not the most important purpose.
Rationale 4: The three major reasons for a bath are to remove waste products such as perspiration, stimulate circulation, and refresh the client.
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