Which patient outcome is most important for the patient with the nursing diagnosis bathing/hygiene self-care deficit related to neuromuscular impairment and fatigue?

A) The patient's skin will remain intact and free of body odor.
B) The patient will report feeling of cleanliness after morning care.
C) The patient's privacy and dignity will be maintained during the bath.
D) The patient will verbalize understanding of need for bathing assistance.

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Arely Rabago · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The highest priority outcome for the patient is maintenance of intact skin without body odor.Privacy and dignity must be maintained but the most important goal is skin integrity.It is less important for the patient to report feeling clean and to verbalize understanding of the need for assistance than for the skin to remain intact.

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