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Prevention of skin breakdown: • Keep skin clean, dry, and intact. Provide a firm, wrinkle-free foundation with wrinkle-free linens. • Use pressure-reducing surfaces and devices. • Inspect the client’s skin frequently and document the client’s risk using a tool such as the Braden scale. • Clean the skin with a mild cleansing agent and pat it dry immediately following urine or stool incontinence. • Bathe with tepid water (not hot) and minimal scrubbing. • Apply dimethicone-based moisture barrier creams or alcohol-free barrier films to the skin of clients who are incontinent. • Do not use powder or cornstarch to prevent friction or repel moisture due to their abrasive grit and aspiration potential. • Reposition the client in bed at least every 2 hr. and every 1 hr. in a chair. Document position changes