Ensuring Comfort During Bed Bath for Elderly Patient

Medium Basic Care And Comfort Personal Hygiene

A 73-year-old female patient has been admitted to the hospital with dehydration and an exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). She has limited mobility and requires assistance with personal hygiene activities. As the nurse, you are preparing the patient for a bed bath. Which of the following actions is the most appropriate for ensuring the patient's comfort and safety during the bath?

Ensure the water temperature is warm but not hot to prevent burns.

Use a scrub brush to clean the patient's skin thoroughly.

Give the patient privacy by closing the room door and curtains.

Perform the bath quickly to minimize the patient's exposure to the air.

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