A 70-Year-Old Woman Complains of Dry Skin and Asks for Advice

Multiple Choice

A 70-year-old woman complains of dry skin and asks for advice. Which advice should the nurse offer to this older adult for improving her dry skin?

A) Add oil to bath water to keep skin soft.
B) Keep bath water between 32.2°C and 39.0°C.
C) Move to a climate with lower humidity.
D) Dry the skin vigorously with a rough towel after bathing.