An 80-year-old woman complains of pruritus from dry skin. What would be an appropriate bathing schedule for the patient?
a. A hot shower every night before going to bed.
b. A cool shower every morning using a detergent soap.
c. A soak in a warm sudsy bath, leaving a film of soap on the skin.
d. One shower a week, with sponge baths in between.
ANS: D
A weekly shower with sponge baths in between provides adequate cleanliness and decreases dryness. Soap should be completely rinsed off. Hot showers and detergent soaps dry the skin.
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