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The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Perineal Excoriation

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The nurse is caring for a client with perineal excoriation caused by diarrhea from acute gastroenteritis.Which client statement indicates that additional teaching about perineal care is needed?


A) "I will rinse my rectal area with warm water after each stool and then apply zinc oxide ointment."
B) "I will clean my rectal area thoroughly with toilet paper after each stool and then apply aloe vera gel."
C) "I will take a sitz bath three times a day and then pat my rectal area gently but thoroughly to make sure I am dry."
D) "I will clean my rectal area with a soft cotton washcloth and then apply vitamin A and D ointment."

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