The nurse is caring for a patient with cognitive impairments. Which actions will the nurse take during AM care? (Select all that apply.)
a. Administer ordered analgesic 1 hour before bath time.
b. Increase the frequency of skin assessment.
c. Reduce triggers in the environment.
d. Keep the room temperature cool.
e. Be as quick as possible.
ANS: B, C
If a patient is physically dependent or cognitively impaired, increase the frequency of skin assessment. Adapt your bathing procedures and the environment to reduce the triggers. For example, administer any ordered analgesic 30 minutes before a bath and be gentle in your approach. Keep the patient's body as warm as possible with warm towels and be sure the room temperature is comfortable.
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