A patient tells the nurse that she doesn't wash her hands very much because the skin on her hands is dry and cracked. What instruction should the nurse give this patient?

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Using a hand lotion with high fat or oil content can help to protect the skin from drying out and cracking. It is important to still wash the hands regularly with soap and water, but using the lotion after washing can help maintain the integrity of the skin. Washing hands with hot water or cold water alone may not be effective in removing germs and bacteria, and washing hands without soap may not effectively clean the skin.

A Patient Tells the Nurse That She Doesn't Wash Her