Which of the following statements best reflects the nurse’s knowledge

Which of the following statements best reflects the nurse’s knowledge of the affect of skin in-tegrity on a client’s general state of health?

1. “When I keep the skin healthy, the client is healthy.”
2. “If the skin isn’t in good shape, illness isn’t far away.”
3. “I believe cleanliness is a top priority for comfort and health.”
4. “If a client is able to do their own hygiene care, they feel in control.”

ANSWER

ANS: 2
The skin protects against water loss and injury and prevents entry of disease-producing microor-ganisms. While all the options are correct, this answer provides the most direct statement regard-ing the connection with a client’s state of health.