A nurse is caring for an older adult with xerosis. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include in the patient's plan of care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Encourage adequate fluid intake
b. Encourage daily baths of at least 20 minutes
c. Maintain a humid environment
d. Apply water-laden emulsions to skin im-mediately after bathing
e. Use only deodorant soaps when bathing
ANS: A, C, D
Xerosis is extremely dry, itchy skin. Adequate intake of water is essential in rehydrating the skin. Long duration baths or showers should be avoided, and daily bathing may not be needed. An environment of 60% humidity is recommended. Water-laden emulsions should be applied imme-diately after bathing. Deodorant soaps should be avoided except in the axilla and groin.
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