The nurse is bathing a patient and notes reddened skin above the coccyx. Which actions by the nurse are appropriate?

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Gently wash any reddened or swollen areas and pat them dry. Use clean, nonsterile gloves as needed to comply with standard precautions. Document the findings from the assessment and report them to the provider, charge nurse, or other appropriate personnel per agency policies. Avoid massaging reddened areas on the skin during the bath. Further tissue breakdown can occur if reddened areas are massaged.

The Nurse Is Bathing a Patient and Notes Reddened Skin