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A resident has diarrhea. What extra care is needed?
- A.Offer toileting promptly, give gentle perineal care after each stool, and report frequency and amount
- B.Restrict toileting to set times only
- C.Use rough wipes and skip skin care
- D.Ignore it unless there is blood
Correct answer
A. Offer toileting promptly, give gentle perineal care after each stool, and report frequency and amount
Why
Frequent loose stools irritate skin quickly and can cause dehydration, so prompt help, gentle cleaning, and reporting are essential. The nurse needs the frequency and amount to assess the resident.
Content outline: Physical Care Skills - Activities of Daily Living: Elimination · From the Physical Care Skills practice bank (PC-089).