The nurse is caring for a patient who sustained a head injury and is unresponsive to painful stimuli.Which intervention is most appropriate while bathing the patient?
A) Ask a family member to help you bathe the patient, and discuss the family structure with the family member during the procedure.
B) Because she is unconscious, complete care as quickly and quietly as possible.
C) Tell the patient the day and time, and that you are bathing her. Reassure her that you are there.
D) Turn the television on to the evening news so that you and the patient can be updated to current events.
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