A Nurse Observes That a Patient Diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder

A nurse observes that a patient diagnosed with bipolar disorder who has left the seclusion room is soiled with feces.Which nursing intervention would be most likely to encourage a patient to comply with bathing?

A) Say to the patient, "We are going to help you to bathe and freshen up."
B) Say to the patient, "Would you like to clean up and change your clothes?"
C) Do nothing until the patient has enough personal control to realize the need.
D) Return the patient to the room and reorient him or her to the bathroom and clean clothing.

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