Client reports rectum is sore from frequent loose stools

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Day 3 @ 1430 Client is on Ciprofloxacin IV and the number of stools is decreasing, 3 stools since 0700. Client reports rectum is sore from frequent loose stools. "It hurts when I wipe and even to sit down." Abdominal cramping is a "3" on a 0-10 pain scale. Denies headache at this time. Nausea and vomiting have resolved. Client is receiving IVFs @ 175 mL/hr. Diet as tolerated. Which of the following instructions should the nurse include to alleviate the client's rectal discomfort?

Inform the client to clean the area with warm water.

Instruct the client to cleanse the area with a fragranced soap.

Encourage sitz baths for 10 min twice a day.

Apply protective barrier to skin between stools

Use toilet paper to wipe after stools.

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