The nurse is caring for an older patient with Alzheimer's disease who is ambulatory but requires total assistance with his activities of daily living (ADLs) .The nurse notices that his skin is dry and wrinkled.What should the nurse do?
A) Make sure that the patient is receiving daily baths.
B) Reduce the number of baths per week if possible.
C) Be aware that sweat glands become more active with aging.
D) Be sure that the patient is using soap with his bath.
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