The Nurse Works in a Long-Term Care Facility

The nurse works in a long-term care facility.The nurse notices that many clients with bowel and bladder incontinence have developed skin breakdown.Which actions will the nurse initiate to minimize skin breakdown? Select all that apply.

A) Apply a barrier ointment to the perineal area as needed.
B) Change soiled incontinence pads as quickly as possible.
C) Turn and reposition clients in beds or chairs every 1 to 2 hours.
D) Assess each client for incontinence every 1 to 2 hours.
E) Limit fluid intake to meal time and when awakening from sleep.