Which of the following should the nurse try to adhere to when performing hair removal prior to the surgical procedure?
A)Shaving the skin three hours before surgery to allow the skin to rest
B)Using the dry shave method to reduce the amount of trauma to the skin
C)Testing hair removal cream on a small area to determine the potential for a skin reaction
D)Both A and B

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When performing hair removal prior to the surgical process, the nurse should test the removal cream on a small area to determine the potential for a skin reaction. For some patients, the cream used for hair removal may cause a skin reaction, such as redness or rash. Using the cream on a large area that develops a reaction to the solution will result in a compromised surgical area. If the skin in a small area reacts, the nurse may have other options for hair removal.

Which of the Following Should the Nurse Try to Adhere