ATI COMPREHENSIVE PREDICTOR EXAM 2019.

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Patients most in need of perineal care include those at greatest risk for acquiring an infection (e.g., uncircumcised males, patients who have indwelling urinary catheters, or those who are recoveri... ng from rectal or genital surgery or childbirth). A patient with urinary and bowel incontinence needs perineal cleaning with each episode of soiling. Bariatric patients need special attention to body areas such as skin folds and the perineal area. In addition, women who are having a menstrual period require perineal care. Circumcised males are not at high risk for acquiring infection, and ambulatory patients can usually provide perineal self-care. 3. The patient must stay in bed for a bed change. Which actions will the nurse implement? (Select all that apply.) a. Apply sterile gloves. b. Keep soiled linen close to unifor [Show More]

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