A nurse is floated to another unit. One male patient is non–English speaking and unable to answer questions. When preparing to bathe this patient the nurse needs to remember:
A. to use soap and water on all types of skin.
B. that cultural heritage influences hygiene practices.
C. to shave facial hair to make the patient more presentable.
D. that all patients need to be bathed daily to decrease health care-associated infec-tion rate.
B
A patient's cultural beliefs and personal values influence hygiene care. Maintaining cleanliness may not have the same importance for some ethnic groups as it does for others. In some cultures, it is customary to completely bath only once a week. Never shave facial hair or hair without the patient's permission.
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