A 22-year-old female patient with an exacerbation of ulcerative colitis is having 15 to 20 stools daily and has excoriated perianal skin.Which patient behavior indicates that teaching regarding maintenance of skin integrity has been effective?
A) The patient uses incontinence briefs to contain loose stools.
B) The patient asks for antidiarrheal medication after each stool.
C) The patient uses witch hazel compresses to decrease irritation.
D) The patient cleans the perianal area with soap after each stool.
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