During the morning bath of a client, the nurse identifies areas of ery

During the morning bath of a client, the nurse identifies areas of erythema below the client’s breasts. What should the nurse do to enhance comfort and healing for the client?

1. Wash the skin carefully.
2. Apply alcohol-free lotion.
3. Wash the area without soap.
4. Remove hair in the area.

ANSWER

Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: For areas of erythema, the nurse should wash the area carefully to remove microorganisms.
Rationale 2: Alcohol-free lotion would be applicable for excessively dry skin areas.
Rationale 3: Washing without soap would be applicable for excessively dry skin areas.
Rationale 4: Removing the hair would be applicable for hirsutism.