The nurse is caring for a client who has a urostomy. Which of the following should the nurse use to maintain the client's peristomal skin?
A) Tampons
B) Skin barrier products
C) Antibiotic powder
D) Skin tape
A
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In order to maintain the integrity of the peristomal skin, skin barrier products are used, and sometimes antibiotic or steroid ointment is applied. The nurse should use a tampon when changing the urinary appliance. When changing the appliance, it may help to place a tampon within the stoma to absorb urine temporarily while the skin is cleansed and prepared for another appliance. However, this only applies during an appliance change. Antibiotics are not used in powder form. Skin tape is not an actual product.
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