While giving Mrs. Bettini a bath, you notice that she has redness under each breast. What will you do?

A. Apply powder to the red areas and check them daily.
B. Rub the areas with the towel, to be sure they are completely dry.
C. Apply lotion to the red areas, because they are due to dry skin.
D. Notify your supervising nurse of your observations.


Answer: D

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