# An older adult is bedbound and incontinent. During basic skin care, the nurse finds intact sacral skin with localized nonblanchable erythema. Complete the individualized skin-integrity plan. > source: MyMerci (mymerci.kr) > url: https://mymerci.kr/pages/nclex_q.php?qn_id=393369&lang=en > language: en > subject: Personal Hygiene > category: BCC ## Question An older adult is bedbound and incontinent. During basic skin care, the nurse finds intact sacral skin with localized nonblanchable erythema. Complete the individualized skin-integrity plan. The nurse should first ::선택::massage the reddened area and reassess at the end of the weekwait to document the finding until the skin opensdocument and report a stage 1 pressure injury and reassess the full skin and risk profileclassify the finding as normal aging because the skin is intact. The nurse should then ::선택::use the same fixed turning interval for every client regardless of toleranceoffload the area using an individualized repositioning plan and an appropriate pressure-redistributing surfacekeep the client continuously supine so the sacrum can be observedplace a ring-shaped cushion directly under the reddened sacrum and ::선택::cleanse gently after incontinence, manage moisture, apply a barrier product as planned, and reassessscrub the skin vigorously after each incontinent episodeuse absorbent briefs alone without scheduled skin inspectionapply heat over the erythema to increase local sensation. ## Explanation Intact skin with localized nonblanchable erythema over a pressure area is consistent with a stage 1 pressure injury and requires documentation, escalation through the facility's wound or skin-care process, and an individualized prevention plan. Pressure should be offloaded with repositioning and an appropriate support surface based on the client's condition and tolerance. Incontinence care should use gentle cleansing, prompt moisture management, and a barrier product according to the plan. Massage over erythematous tissue, a rigid universal turning schedule, and documentation without intervention can worsen injury or miss changing risk. ## In-depth explanation Correct Answer Recognize and document a stage 1 pressure injury, offload pressure with an individualized repositioning and support-surface plan, and protect the skin from moisture while reassessing the response. Why It Fits Nonblanchable erythema of intact skin is an early pressure injury cue. Basic care combines systematic skin assessment with mobility assistance, pressure redistribution, hygiene, moisture protection, and follow-up. Clinical Picture Bedbound status and incontinence create both pressure and moisture risk. The nurse individualizes the plan to perfusion, tolerance, devices, nutrition, skin findings, and available support surfaces. Memory Link See the skin, lift the pressure, control the moisture, and look again. NCLEX Rule Skin integrity is active basic care. Do not treat a risk score, turning clock, or chart entry as a substitute for assessment and response. Why the Alternatives Fail Massaging nonblanchable tissue can add shear and trauma. Waiting for an open wound delays prevention. One fixed interval does not replace an individualized plan, and absorbent products alone do not replace cleansing and barrier protection. Source 1AHRQ Skin Under Pressure: Preventing Pressure Injury 2AHRQ Best Practices in Pressure Injury Prevention 32026 NCLEX-RN Test Plan ## Clinical scenario The client is hemodynamically stable but cannot reposition without assistance. The nurse assesses the entire skin surface, pressure exposure, moisture, mobility, nutrition, devices, and the client's preferences rather than relying on one risk score or a fixed turning interval alone. ## Key concepts - **Nonblanchable erythema** — Localized redness or discoloration that does not lighten with pressure and can indicate an early pressure injury when the skin is intact. - **Pressure offloading** — Reducing sustained pressure on vulnerable tissue through positioning, mobility assistance, and pressure-redistributing surfaces. - **Moisture-associated skin damage** — Inflammatory skin injury caused by prolonged exposure to moisture such as urine or stool; it requires gentle cleansing and moisture-barrier care. ## Related questions - [A hospice nurse is planning pain management for a client with metastatic cancer who can ta…](https://mymerci.kr/pages/nclex_q.php?qn_id=363998&lang=en) - [A nurse is creating a pressure injury prevention plan for an immobile older adult admitted…](https://mymerci.kr/pages/nclex_q.php?qn_id=366392&lang=en) - [A dying client's family asks to perform meaningful spiritual and cultural rituals at the b…](https://mymerci.kr/pages/nclex_q.php?qn_id=368302&lang=en) - [A nurse cares for family members after a loved one is told that an illness is terminal. 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