A young adult patient is alienated by others who are offended by the patient's poor hygiene and body odor.Which nursing intervention should occur first for this patient?

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Poor hygiene in any patient is a concern.A few of the variables that may be affecting the situation are physical illness associated with this age (e.g.,yeast infections,sexually transmitted diseases,urinary tract infections),sociocultural factors,and gender-related issues.The first step in identifying a problem is to explore the underlying knowledge and factors that contribute to it and then to work with the patient to solve the problem.The other answers,such as teaching or mandating grooming,should be used only after a nonjudgmental assessment has been performed.

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