An elderly patient with dementia has a nursing diagnosis of self-care deficit: bathing,hygiene.She lives alone and the nursing assessment proves reason to believe she has forgotten how to perform hygiene and bathing activities.Which intervention is most appropriate for this patient?

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Bathing twice weekly would be a realistic goal.Assistance should be provided,both to prevent falls and to regulate shower temperature.The elderly are advised not to bathe daily because it is too drying to their skin.The remaining options are not supported by the information given in the scenario.

An Elderly Patient with Dementia Has a Nursing Diagnosis of Self-Care