Bathing Protocol for Limited Mobility Patient

Hard Basic Care And Comfort Personal Hygiene

A 78-year-old patient with a history of stroke is receiving nursing care in a rehabilitation facility. The patient has minimal mobility and relies on staff for personal hygiene. As part of a care plan focused on enhancing the patient's comfort and promoting dignity, the nursing staff is developing a bathing protocol. Which of the following practices should the nurse prioritize to effectively support the patient's personal hygiene while considering their physical limitations?

Encourage the patient to bathe independently, even if it requires additional time.

Use a sponge bath rather than a full bath to manage the patient's physical limitations.

Perform all aspects of personal hygiene for the patient without any input.

Schedule the patient's bath at a time that is convenient for the nursing staff.

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