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The Nurse Notes That the Older Adult Patient in His

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The nurse notes that the older adult patient in his or her care has dry,flaky skin on her hands,face,arms,and legs.Which of the following does the nurse know is true about bathing older adult patients?


A) They may require bathing more frequently because they tend to keep their surrounding environment quite warm.
B) They may require bathing less frequently than younger patients because of dry skin.
C) They require bathing with strong soap due to issues with incontinence.
D) They require bathing with very hot water and vigorous rubbing to remove dead skin cells.

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