The nurse has completed bed bath on a client who is obese. The client asks you to sprinkle baby powder in the perineal area. Which of the following actions is correct?
A) Inform the client that baby powder is not used because it may become a medium for bacterial growth.
B) Carefully apply baby powder to skin folds only.
C) Pour a small amount of powder into the hand and gently pat the perineal area while avoiding aerosolization of the powder.
D) Apply a generous amount of baby powder to all areas where skin touches skin.
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