A nurse is caring for a client in a long-term healthcare facility. Upon review of the client’s chart, the nurse recognizes that the client has refused a bath nightly for 1 week. The client has strong body odor and dirt visible under their nails. Which response by the nurse is most appropriate?
“Don’t you know how much better a bath will make you feel?”
“If I were you, I would have never gone this long without a bath.”
“What are your reasons for not wanting to take a bath?”
“You stink. You need to take a bath.”
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