The nurse is preparing to provide morning care to a client. What shoul

The nurse is preparing to provide morning care to a client. What should the nurse explain to the client as the reason for a daily bath?

1. Assess skin integrity
2. Develop a nurse–client relationship
3. Moisturize the skin
4. Stimulate circulation

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 4
Rationale 1: Giving a bath to a client will allow the nurse to assess the skin but this is not the most important purpose.
Rationale 2: Giving a bath to a client will allow the nurse to develop a nurse–client relationship but this is not the most important purpose.
Rationale 3: Giving a bath to a client will allow the nurse to moisturize the skin but this is not the most important purpose.
Rationale 4: The three major reasons for a bath are to remove waste products such as perspiration, stimulate circulation, and refresh the client.