The female nurse is caring for a male patient who is uncircumcised and not ambulatory,although he has full function of arms and hands.The nurse is providing the patient with a partial bed bath.What statement is true for perineal care for this patient?

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Patients most in need of perineal care are those at greatest risk for acquiring an infection,such as uncircumcised male patients.If a patient is able to perform perineal self-care,the nurse should encourage this independence.Embarrassment should not cause the nurse to overlook the patient's hygiene needs.The nurse should provide this care only if the patient is unable to do so.

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