During morning care, the patient asks the nurse to shave him with a disposable razor. Before shaving him, the nurse should:
a. Have him sign a permission form
b. Check to see whether the patient is taking anticoagulants
c. Tell him that only a family member may shave a patient
d. Position him flat in bed
B
If the patient is taking anticoagulant medication or has a bleeding disorder, he is at risk for bleeding. You should use an electric razor, not a disposable razor that may nick the patient's skin.
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