A student has been assigned to provide hygiene care to four clients. Which one would require special consideration for perineal care?
A) Middle-aged man with a nasogastric tube
B) Young adult man who has had a hernia repair
C) Young woman who has had cosmetic surgery
D) Middle-age woman with a Foley catheter
Ans: D
The dark, warm, moist perineal and vaginal areas favor bacterial growth. Variables known to create a need for special care include an indwelling Foley catheter. The client who cannot clean the perineal area needs the nurse's assistance for personal hygiene.
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