The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Perineal Excoriation

question 10

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client with perineal excoriation caused by diarrhea from acute gastroenteritis.Which client statement indicates that additional teaching about perineal care is needed?

• A) "I will rinse my rectal area with warm water after each stool and then 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 will 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 will clean my rectal area with a soft cotton washcloth and then apply vitamin A and D ointment."

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