The nurse shows understanding of the need to promote healthy skin in the older adult when encouraging the client to: Select all that apply
a. wear a wide-brimmed hat when outdoors
b. pad feet with socks when wearing shoes
c. clean the skin with a moisturizing soap
d. bathe in tepid water
e. always wear gloves in the winter
ANS: A, B, C, D
Interventions that Promote Healthy Skin While Aging include avoiding excessive exposure to ultraviolet light, keeping the skin moisturized, avoiding drying soaps and protecting the skin from injury. Bathing in tepid water decreases oil lose from the surface of the skin. Wearing gloves in the winter is more directed towards protecting circulation in the hands.
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