A client has an anorectal abscess. Which teaching topic does the nurse address as the priority?
a. Perineal hygiene
b. Comfort measures
c. Nutrition therapy
d. Antibiotic use
A
The priority intervention for a client with an anorectal abscess focuses on maintaining meticulous perineal hygiene to prevent infection. Comfort measures are also important, but are not as high a priority. Nutrition management and antibiotic teaching may or may not be needed.
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