A client tells the nurse that she does not want to get into the tub for a morning bath.The client has not been bathed for several days.What should the nurse do?

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Asking the client how bathing usually occurs at home may reveal helpful information about the client's usual preferences and routines for bathing. This can inform the nursing care plan and help the nurse provide more individualized care. The nurse should respect the client's autonomy and work with them to find a solution that meets their needs and preferences. Assigning a task to UAP without assessing the client's preferences or needs is not appropriate. Skipping the bath and documenting "refused" also does not address the client's hygiene needs or individual preferences. Telling the client that a bath is needed and ignoring their comments is not respecting the client's autonomy and can undermine the therapeutic relationship.

A Client Tells the Nurse That She Does Not Want