When examining an 87-year-old home health patient, the nurse notes a musky, sour body odor. Based on this assessment, the most appropriate nursing action is to
A) schedule a nursing assistant to help the patient bathe several times weekly.
B) teach the patient to apply a moisturizing body lotion daily.
C) consult with the health care provider to obtain a prescription for a topical antifungal.
D) ask about use of prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) skin medications.
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