When providing a bed bath, the nurse monitors the patient's skin.The nurse observes an area of skin on the buttocks that is softened from continuous exposure to urine.Which term does the nurse use when documenting this finding?

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Maceration is the correct term used to describe skin that has been softened and broken down by continuous exposure to moisture, such as urine. This condition is common in areas of the body that are subject to prolonged wetness.

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