You’re caring for an alert, ambulatory post-surgical patient who requires a sponge bath. What should you do?

You’re caring for an alert, ambulatory post-surgical patient who requires a sponge bath. What should you do? Let the patient choose between water in a bedside basin or a sink in the restroom Leave clean towels with a basin of warm water on the table so the patient can wash themself Take the patient’s vitals before asking them to get ready for a sponge bath Determine how much assistance the patient will need for a sponge bath and then gather supplies Tell the patient you will do the sponge bath for them because it is quicker and more thorough that way choose the correct answer