When implementing steps to restore skin integrity for a patient with leg ulcers, the nurse should include:
A) Cleansing the skin with alcohol
B) Using a bed cradle
C) Applying heating pads to the legs
D) Avoiding footwear when ambulating
Ans: B
Feedback: To restore skin integrity, the nurse should use a bed cradle when the patient is in bed to keep pressure from the bed linen off the feet and legs. The legs may be cleansed with mild soap and warm water to avoid drying out the skin. Heating pads should not be applied because they increase the oxygen demands of the tissues. Apply protective footwear to avoid trauma to the feet.
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