A Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Who Has a Diagnosis

A nurse is caring for a patient who has a diagnosis of bullous pemphigoid and who is being treated on the medical unit. When providing hygiene for this patient, the nurse should perform which of the following actions?

A) After washing, wipe lesions with sterile gauze to remove cellular debris.
B) Apply antibiotic ointment to lesions after washing.
C) Apply cornstarch to the patients skin after bathing to facilitate mobility.
D) Avoid using water to cleanse the patients skin in order to maintain skin integrity.