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a nurse is caring for a client who has urinary incontinence. which of the following actions should the nurse implement to prevent the development of skin breakdown?

• apply a moisture barrier ointment to the clients skin.
• clean the clients skin and perineum with hot water after each episode of incontinence.
• check the clients skin every 8 hr for signs of breakdown.
• request a prescription for the insertion of an indwelling urinary catheter.

Explanation:

To prevent skin breakdown in a client with urinary incontinence, a moisture - barrier ointment creates a protective layer on the skin, shielding it from the irritants in urine. Cleaning with hot water (option B) can damage the skin. Checking the skin every 8 hours (option C) is not frequent enough for a client with incontinence, and indwelling catheters (option D) increase the risk of infections and other complications, not prevent skin breakdown.

Answer:

A. Apply a moisture barrier ointment to the client's skin.