Which patient would need enhanced skin care precautions?
A) Patient who has one unformed stool after a bolus of tube feeding
B) Patient who has an unformed stool followed by a formed stool 3 hours later
C) Patient who reports cramping and nausea followed by an unformed stool
D) Patient who reports no abdominal discomfort but has had three unformed stools in 8 hours

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Patients with frequent unformed stools, such as three unformed stools in 8 hours, are at higher risk for skin irritation and breakdown due to the increased contact with irritants in the stool. Enhanced skin care precautions are necessary to prevent skin damage.

Which Patient Would Need Enhanced Skin Care Precautions