Which of the following statements made by ancillary personnel regardin

Which of the following statements made by ancillary personnel regarding the bathing of a 79-year-old client requires immediate follow-up by the nurse?

1. “At times you have to really work at getting her to agree to having a bath.”
2. “I learned that an evening bath is what she is used to, so I’ll bathe her before bed.”
3. “She seemed to enjoy her morning bath; I’ll bathe her again this evening after dinner.”
4. “She really enjoys that mildly scented vanilla soap her daughter brought her yes-terday.”

ANSWER

ANS: 3
Bathing removes excess body secretions, although if excessive, it causes dry skin. The use of heavily scented soaps is often discouraged. The remaining options do not require follow-up.