Question

149. a nurse is caring for an older adult client who has urinary incontinence . which of the following action should the nurse take to reduce the risk for skin breakdown from exposure to urine? Place an extra folder sheet under the client buttocks Clean the perineal area with cool water Use a petriven band ointment skin Ably talcum powder to the area after cleaning

Answer 1

• Apply talcum powder to the area after cleaning.

option d is correct as cleaning the area and drying prevents skin breakdown

option a is incorrect as extra folder sheet if placed will prevent the bed from soiling but no prevention of skin breakdown.

option b is incorrect as cleaning with cool water alone will not prevent skin breakdown.

option c is incorrect as petriven is not an ointment