The patient with fecal incontinence should be taught the importance of maintaining good skin integrity. The nurse's teaching should focus on teaching the patient to:
1. cleanse the perianal area thoroughly after each stool.
2. use a fecal pouch.
3. change incontinence undergarments once a day.
4. take an over-the-counter laxative daily.
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Skin integrity can be best maintained by keeping the perianal area clean and dry. The other choices may cause an impairment of skin integrity.
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