Hygienic care of the client with dry skin should include:
A. Use of moisturizers
B. Use of ultraviolet light
C. Application of antiseptic lotion
D. Less frequent bathing.
A
A. Effective treatment of dry skin includes use of superfatted soap, adequate rinsing, and application of moisturizers.
B. Ultraviolet light is not used to treat dry skin.
C. Antiseptic lotion is not used to treat dry skin.
D. Limiting frequency of bathing is not an effective treatment of dry skin.
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