An adolescent client tells the nurse that they shower daily but still have a skin odor. Which action should the nurse take?

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During adolescence, changes in hormones can lead to increased sweat and oil production, which can sometimes result in body odor even with daily showering. This is a normal part of puberty, and reassuring the adolescent can help alleviate concerns or embarrassment they may have about their body changes.

An Adolescent Client Tells the Nurse That They Shower Daily