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Not a Subscriber?2003 GUIDE TO NEW TECHNOLOGY: SKIN AND WOUND CARE Gray, Mikel CUNP, CCCN, FAAN, PhD; Ratliff, Catherine RN, CWOCN, PhD; Donovan, Ann RN, MSN, CWOCN About the authors Mikel Gray is a Professor and Nurse Practitioner, Department of Urology and School of Nursing, Catherine Ratliff is an Assistant Professor and Clinician Five, Department of Nursing and Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, and Ann Donovan is a WOC Nurse Specialist, Department of Nursing, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va. Adapted from “Tender Mercies: Providing Skin Care for an Incontinent Patient,” Nursing2002. 32(7): 51–54, 2002.
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What is the primary reason for performing perineal care on a male client with incontinence?Incontinence increases the risk of skin breakdown, but proper perineal care minimizes the damaging effect that urine and feces have on the patient's skin.
When should perineal care be performed for an incontinent person?Because this area is prone to infection, it must be cleaned at least daily, and more if your loved one suffers from incontinence. Typical times to perform peri-care include as part of daily bathing, after the use of the bedpan, and following episodes of incontinence.
What is perineal care for male?Perineal care involves washing the genital and rectal areas of the body. It should be done at least once a day during bed bath, shower, or tub bath. It is done more often when a patient is incontinent. This prevents infection, odors and irritation.
Which technique does the nurse use when providing perineal care for a male patient quizlet?The supine position is recommended for providing perineal care to male patients. Patients are placed in Fowler's position so the nurse can insert nasogastric tubes.
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