The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Refuses "A

The nurse is caring for a patient who refuses "A.M.care." When asked why,the patient tells the nurse that she always bathes in the evening.What should the nurse do?

A) Defer the bath until evening and pass on the information to the next shift.
B) Tell the patient that she must bathe in the morning because that is the "normal" routine.
C) Explain to the patient the importance of maintaining morning hygiene practices.
D) Cancel hygiene care for the day and attempt again in the morning.