A resident who is receiving hospice care is very weak and cannot assist with personal hygiene. What is the primary goal of hygiene care in this situation?

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Accepted Answer

Comfort, dignity, and maintaining skin integrity. In hospice care, the focus shifts to comfort, dignity, and maintaining skin integrity rather than aggressive cleaning routines. Answer B is correct. Answer A doesn't prioritize comfort. Answer C and D prioritize efficiency over the resident's comfort and palliative needs.