A frail patient in a long-term care facility asks the nurse if a bath is to be given this morning.What is the best reply by the nurse to encourage independence and give the patient the most flexibility?

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Option D provides the patient with a basic hygiene measure before breakfast and allows the nurse to discuss with the patient a more permanent bath schedule that fits their needs and preferences. This approach gives the patient the most flexibility and encourages independence by involving them in their own care plan. Option A does not address the patient's immediate request and instead gives a rigid schedule, option B places the responsibility of hygiene on the patient without clarification, and option C defers the responsibility to someone else rather than promoting independence.

A Frail Patient in a Long-Term Care Facility Asks the Nurse