After Teaching a Client with Perineal Excoriation Caused by Diarrhea

question 19

Multiple Choice

After teaching a client with perineal excoriation caused by diarrhea from acute gastroenteritis,a nurse assesses the client's understanding.Which statement by the client indicates a need for additional teaching?

• A) "I'll rinse my rectal area with warm water after each stool and apply zinc oxide ointment."
• B) "I will clean my rectal area thoroughly with toilet paper after each stool and then apply aloe vera gel."
• C) "I must take a sitz bath three times a day and then pat my rectal area gently but thoroughly to make sure I am dry."
• D) "I shall clean my rectal area with a soft cotton washcloth and then apply vitamin A and D ointment."

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Definitions:

Antisocial Behavior

Actions that harm or lack consideration for the well-being of others; often violating social norms and laws.

Endocrine System

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Pituitary Gland

A tiny structure at the base of the brain that is the source of many hormones, thereby influencing many bodily processes, from growth to responses to stressors.

Pubertal Processes

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