A 9-year-old child who has cerebral palsy and scoliosis also is mentally challenged and blind. The child is incontinent, has contractures of the elbows and wrists, and sits in a customized wheelchair most of the day. One goal of nursing care is for the child's skin integrity to remain intact. Which nursing action will best achieve this goal?
Changing disposable diapers every 2 to 3 hoursTest the temperature of the water before a bathExamine the skin for evidence of pressure points.