A 9-year-old child who has cerebral palsy and scoliosis also is mentally challenged and blind. the child is incontinent, has contractures of the elbows and wrists, and sits in a customized wheelchair most of the day. one goal of nursing care is for the child's skin integrity to remain intact. which nursing action will best achieve this goal?

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Marquise Woodard

7 November, 17:14

A 9-year-old child who has cerebral palsy and scoliosis also is mentally challenged and blind. the child is incontinent, has contractures of the elbows and wrists, and sits in a customized wheelchair most of the day. one goal of nursing care is for the child's skin integrity to remain intact. which nursing action will best achieve this goal?

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Janet Berger · Answer 1

The nursing action that is best in achieving the goal is changing disposable diapers using a duration of 2 to 3 hours. This is by use of clean diapers. The changing of the diapers depend with how often he or she wets the diapers. when you change the diapers ensure that your hand is always clean.