
During an admission assessment to a skilled care facility, the nurse notes that a 76-year-old man is thin and unsteady on his feet and has dry flaky skin on his arms and legs. An appropriate hygiene goal for this patient is that the:
A) patient will shower daily on an independent basis by the end of 1 month.
B) nurse will give a tub bath or full bed bath daily.
C) patient will shower or tub bathe with assistance twice a week.
D) patient will tub bathe or shower with assistance daily.
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