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An Older Person's Perineal Skin Appears to Be Dry and Thin

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An older person's perineal skin appears to be dry and thin with mild excoriation.When providing hygiene after a bowel movement,what should the nurse do?


A) Thoroughly scrub the skin with a washcloth and hypoallergenic soap.
B) Apply a skin protective lotion after perineal care.
C) Tape an occlusive moisture barrier pad to the patient's skin.
D) Massage the skin with deep kneading pressure.

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