Prioritizing Hygiene Care for Stroke Patients

Very Easy Basic Care And Comfort Personal Hygiene

A nurse is providing hygiene care to a patient who has difficulty using both arms due to a recent stroke. The nurse’s priority intervention should focus on which of the following aspects?

Encouraging the patient to perform all hygiene tasks independently.

Using adaptive equipment to assist the patient with personal hygiene.

Instructing family members to perform hygiene tasks for the patient.

Limiting the patient’s baths to once a week.

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