Which nursing action helps prevent skin injury in a patient who is frequently incontinent of stool?
Correct answer: A. Cleanse gently, dry the skin, and apply a moisture barrier
- A. Cleanse gently, dry the skin, and apply a moisture barrier
- B. Scrub the perineal area with strong antiseptic after each stool
- C. Leave the skin exposed to stool until the next scheduled bath
- D. Apply talcum powder to all moist skin after each episode
Explanation
Gentle cleansing, careful drying, and a moisture barrier reduce contact with irritating stool and protect the skin. Strong antiseptics, retained stool, and talcum powder can increase irritation or cause further skin problems.
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Elimination care covers normal bowel and urinary patterns, constipation, diarrhoea, incontinence, retention, enemas, ostomies and specimen collection. Catheterisation includes indications, catheter types, insertion principles, drainage-bag care and prevention of urinary infection, with attention to the difference between urinary retention and incontinence.
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