A nurse is assisting a patient with personal hygiene care. Which of the following actions be the nurse will reduce the risk of infection?

1. Washing the patient from the shoulder down to the fingertips with smooth, short strokes
2. Washing eyes from the outer canthus to the inner canthus
3. Cleaning the least-soiled areas prior to cleaning the most-soiled areas
4. Massaging reddened areas of the patient's skin

A nurse is caring for a patient who is on long-term bedrest and requires frequent linen changes due to excessive diaphoresis. Which of the following is the priority rationale for frequent linen change?

1. It provides an opportunity to turn the patient from side to side to facilitate clearing potential fluid from the lungs.
2. Moisture from excessive diaphoresis can cause skin breakdown.
3. It provides an opportunity to frequently evaluate the patient's skin on his back side.
4. Moisture on the sheets can cause discomfort to the patient.

When planning morning hygiene care for a postoperative patient, which of the following actions should the nurse include?

1. Inform the patient when morning hygiene care is provided at the hospital.
2. Schedule to provide care to the patient and her roommate at the same time.
3. Ask the patient in what order she typically performs her morning routine.
4. Plan to provide care before the next scheduled dose of pain medication.