The home care nurse is getting ready to help the patient prepare a tub bath. What should the nurse be sure to do?
a. Instruct the patient to use safety bars.
b. Use the patient's favorite bath oil for aroma therapy.
c. Instruct the patient to stay in the tub no longer than 30 minutes.
d. Check on the patient every 20 minutes.
a. Instruct the patient to use safety bars.
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