The nurse is completing a bed bath for a dependent adult male patient.During the perineal care,the patient has an erection.Which of the following actions should the nurse take?

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Deferring the perineal care until later is appropriate to maintain the patient's dignity and comfort, as well as to avoid any potential embarrassment for both the patient and the nurse.

The Nurse Is Completing a Bed Bath for a Dependent