A nurse plans care for a client with Crohn's disease who has a heavily draining fistula.Which intervention should the nurse indicate as the priority action in this client's plan of care?

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Protecting the client's skin is the priority action for a client who has a heavily draining fistula.Intestinal fluid enzymes are caustic and can cause skin breakdown or fungal infections if the skin is not protected.The plan of care for a client who has Crohn's disease includes adequate nutrition focused on high-calorie,high-protein,high-vitamin,and low-fiber meals,antibiotic administration,and glucocorticoids.

A Nurse Plans Care for a Client with Crohn's Disease