A nurse is assessing the skin integrity of a patient who has AIDS. When performing this inspection, the nurse should prioritize assessment of what skin surfaces?
A) Perianal region and oral mucosa
B) Sacral region and lower abdomen
C) Scalp and skin over the scapulae
D) Axillae and upper thorax
Ans: A
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The nurse should inspect all the patient's skin surfaces and mucous membranes, but the oral mucosa and perianal region are particularly vulnerable to skin breakdown and fungal infection.
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