Postoperative Personal Hygiene Care Actions

Very Hard Basic Care And Comfort Personal Hygiene

A nurse is providing personal hygiene care to a patient who has recently undergone abdominal surgery and is currently on a postoperative care plan. The nurse understands the importance of maintaining personal hygiene not only for comfort but also for the prevention of infection and promoting recovery.

Based on best practices in personal hygiene for post-surgical patients, which of the following actions should the nurse take? Select all that apply.

Select all that apply:

Encourage the patient to perform deep breathing exercises while bathing.

Utilize antiseptic solution for cleaning the incision area.

Assist the patient with a sponge bath instead of a full bath.

Instruct the patient to change into clean, loose-fitting clothing.

Monitor the patient’s skin for any signs of irritation or rash.

Educate the patient on the importance of hydration and nutrition in skin health.

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