A nurse on a medical-surgical unit receives a telephone call from an individual who identifies himself as the client's employer. The employer asks the nurse about the client's condition. Which of the following is an appropriate response by the nurse?

A) Obtain verbal consent from the client. - While obtaining verbal consent is important, for invasive procedures like catheter insertion, it's essential to have written, witnessed consent to ensure proper documentation and confirmation that the client is fully informed and agrees to the procedure.
B) Witness the client's signature on a consent form. - Express consent for medical procedures typically involves the client signing a consent form after being adequately informed about the procedure, its potential risks, benefits, and alternatives. Witnessing the client's signature on a consent form ensures that the client has provided informed consent for the specific procedure.
C) Check the medical record for the client's signature on a previous consent form. - Consent for procedures should ideally be obtained for each specific instance, especially for invasive procedures.
D) Have another nurse co-sign the client's consent. - Co-signing consent is not necessary for minor procedures like urinary catheter insertion; verbal consent from the client is sufficient.

A) Apply cornstarch powder to the perineal area. - Cornstarch powder may increase the risk of infection and should be avoided in the perineal area, especially for clients with fecal incontinence.
B) Place a moisture barrier ointment over the perineal area. - Moisture barrier ointment helps protect the skin from irritation and breakdown caused by fecal incontinence.
C) Turn the client every 4 hr. - Turning the client every 2 hours is recommended for preventing pressure ulcers, but it does not specifically address fecal incontinence.
D) Cleanse the perineal area with povidone-iodine solution. - Povidone-iodine solution is not typically used for routine perineal care and may irritate the skin.