Question

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?

Accepted Answer

“What are your reasons for not wanting to take a bath?”

Answer

“You stink. You need to take a bath.”

Answer

“Don’t you know how much better a bath will make you feel?”

Answer

“If I were you, I would have never gone this long without a bath.”

Question 32 - Psychosocial Integrity Practice Test for the NCLEX-RN Exam