Author Question: The nurse is discussing hygiene with a group of adolescent males. A participant states he does not ... (Read 57 times)

BRWH · **on:** Jul 22, 2018

The nurse is discussing hygiene with a group of adolescent males. A participant states he does not see the importance of daily bathing or the use of antiperspirants. What information should be provided by the nurse? Select all that apply.

A) Perspiration may result in fungal growth if not managed frequently.
B) Excessive perspiration will result in potentially offensive odor.
C) Bacteria can flourish in the presence of excessive perspiration.
D) There is no medical rationale to avoid excessive perspiration.
E) Perspiration promotes skin breakdown.

Question 2

The nurse is discussing hygiene with a group of adolescent males. A participant states he does not see the importance of daily bathing or the use of antiperspirants. What information should be provided by the nurse? Select all that apply.

A) Perspiration may result in fungal growth if not managed frequently.
B) Excessive perspiration will result in potentially offensive odor
C) Bacteria can flourish in the presence of excessive perspiration
D) There is no medical rationale to avoid excessive perspiration
E) Perspiration promotes skin breakdown.