The Nurse Is Caring for an Infant with a Temporary

The nurse is caring for an infant with a temporary ileostomy. As part of the plan of care, the nurse monitors for skin breakdown around the stoma. If redness occurs, which of the following would be most appropriate to promote healing and prevent further skin breakdown?

A) Clean the area well with a scented diaper wipe.
B) Apply a barrier/healing cream or paste on the skin.
C) Use a barrier wafer (such as Stomahesive) to attach the appliance.
D) Sanitize the area with an alcohol wipe after each diaper change.