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The Nurse Is Bathing a Patient and Notes Reddened Skin

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The nurse is bathing a patient and notes reddened skin above the coccyx. Which action by the nurse is appropriate? (Select all that apply.)


A) Apply a barrier cream and massage the area.
B) Document and describe the area and report to the physician.
C) Wash and dry the area and position patient without pressure on coccyx.
D) Report the area to the charge nurse.

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