In relation to hygiene and the acute care setting,the nurse knows that which of the following statements is true?
A)The disposable bath is a less desirable form of bathing than the traditional basin bath.
B)The disposable bath is a more desirable form of bathing than the traditional basin bath.
C)The disposable bath is more desirable for patients who can bathe independently.
D)The disposable bath is not an acceptable form of bathing in the acute care setting.

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Prepackaged disposable bath products have been shown to decrease the spread of infection.The disposable bath is a desirable form of bathing for patients who are unable to bathe themselves in critical care and long-term care settings;it is even preferable to the traditional basin bath.

In Relation to Hygiene and the Acute Care Setting,the Nurse