When an adult client from Indonesia refuses a complete bath on the day after abdominal surgery, the nurse should:
A) understand that his culture may influence his hygiene and ask him his preference.
B) ask another nurse to assist in giving the client a complete bath every other day.
C) give the client a bath pan and tell him she will return when he has finished.
D) Encourage the client to bathe daily as part of protection from infection.
Ans: A
Feedback:
Preferences for hygiene vary widely among individuals and across cultures.
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