How do I deal with patients who absolutely stink in a professional manner? As in, complete stench of feces, urine, draining wounds full of mrsa infection, just pure filth. I have several patients with poor hygiene who have been the subject of complaints to APS, but I still need to provide care to them when they come in. The smell makes me literally feel like I might vomit, and I can't close doors in rooms with them. I don't want to touch them because I'm afraid of what's on their clothes and personal items, and the smell lingers for hours after they are gone. Any serious advice on how to deal with this situation? Have tried to get them into a situation with a caregiver or aide but they don't see that there's a problem. While I wait and hope that APS places them in some kind of protective custody (they are not competent in my opinion, but what do I know? I can't imagine thinking it was normal to smell like this!) Thanks in advance for any help.