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During a bath, the nurse observes that a patient has dry skin. Which action would be best?a. Bathe the patient more frequently.b. Use an emollient on the dry skin.c. Massage the skin with alcohol.d. Discourage fluid intake.
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Bathing the patient more frequently might actually worsen the dry skin, as it can strip away natural oils. b. Using an emollient on the dry skin can help moisturize and protect the skin, which seems like a good option. c. Massaging the skin with alcohol can be Show more…
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