Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 95%
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A client is hospitalized in a long-term care facility because of Alzheimer disease. The client is incontinent of urine and feces. The nurse has delegated incontinent care to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). How frequently should the nurse advise that the UAP check the client for dryness?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Checking every 2 hours (A) ensures timely care to prevent skin breakdown in an incontinent client. Hourly checks (B) are excessive, and checking only when restless (C) or before meals (D) is insufficient.