William is a student nurse who is helping admit Mr. Farley, a 77-year-old man, to the surgical floor of an acute care hospital
Mr. Farley has an abdominal tumor that is scheduled to be removed; he has had nothing by mouth (NPO) since midnight in preparation for his surgery. As William is assessing Mr. Farley, he notes that his skin is very dry and scaly. Which of the following should William investigate further as the most likely cause for Mr. Foley's dry skin?
A. Dehydration from being NPO
B. The use of excessive soap when bathing
C. The onset of psoriasis due to anxiety about the surgery
D. Drinking too many caffeinated beverages
B
Excessively dry skin is common in older adults and persons who use excessive amounts of soap during bathing. Other factors causing dry skin include lack of humidity, exposure to sun, smoking, stress, excessive perspiration, and dehydration. Excessive dryness worsens existing skin conditions.
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