You are about to perform evening care for a client who is bedridden. The client has been experiencing skin irritation. As an HCA, how should you address the skin irritation during evening care?

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Apply any available cream without checking its suitability for skin irritation.

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Skip the evening care altogether to avoid further irritation.

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Complete the care quickly and ignore the skin irritation to avoid discomfort.

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Use gentle cleansers specifically designed for sensitive skin and apply barrier cream to protect the affected area.

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