A disheveled,severely depressed patient with psychomotor retardation has not showered for several days.The nurse should:
A) provide rewards when the patient showers and withhold them when he doesn't.
B) assist him into the shower,provide soap,and direct him to wash his face first.
C) motivate the patient by noting that his body odor is beginning to offend his peers.
D) discuss hygiene at the community meeting,without mentioning specific patients.
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