A nurse is conducting a health history for a patient with a skin problem. What question or statement would be most useful in eliciting information about personal hygiene?
A) Perhaps you don't recognize your bad body odor.
B) You must eat a lot of greasy foods to have this acne.
C) Tell me about what you do to take care of your skin.
D) Why do you only take a bath once a week?
Question 2
Which of the following patients would be considered at risk for skin alterations? Select all that apply.
A) a teenager with multiple body piercings
B) a homosexual in a monogamous relationship
C) a patient receiving radiation therapy
D) a patient undergoing cardiac monitoring
E) a patient with diabetes mellitus
F) a patient with a respiratory disorder