The nurse is taking care of a client with frequent urinary and fecal incontinence. What is the best nursing measure that can be implemented to prevent skin breakdown in this case?
A) Keep skin cleansed, moisturized, and protected with barrier ointments.
B) Keep areas of skin folds dry.
C) Apply antifungal powder to skin.
D) Apply powder or medicinal cream to skin.
A
Feedback:
For urinary and fecal incontinence, keep perianal skin cleansed, moisturized, and protected with barrier ointments. For perspiration, keep areas of skin folds dry and use antifungal powder. For maceration apply powder.
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