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ANEK [815]
3 years ago
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The nurse is caring for an older adult patient experiencing fecal incontinence. when planning the care of this patient, what sho

uld the nurse designate as a priority goal?
Health
1 answer:
Vsevolod [243]3 years ago
5 0
The priority goal of the nurse is to maintain the skin integrity of the patient. Continuous or frequent dispensing of feces can disrupt the texture of the perennial skin. This may become more sensitive when handling older and mature patients in which skin is saggy already. 
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