
When instructing a nursing assistant about hygiene needs of a frail older adult patient, the nurse correctly educates the nursing assistant to:
A) "Use warm, not hot, water and be sure the room is warm beforehand to avoid chilling."
B) "Put bath oil in the tub and use plenty of soap to really clean the patient's skin while she is in the tub."
C) "Use brisk drying and an alcohol rub to close the patient's pores and prevent heat loss after the bath."
D) "Completely dry the patient's skin and apply a mild moisturizer."
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