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A 65-year-old man who is quadriplegic as a result of multiple sclerosis is hospitalized for treatment of left lower lobe pneumonia. His temperature is 38.1°C (100.5°F), pulse is 95/min, respirations are 12/min, and blood pressure is 120/80 mm Hg. He appears malnourished. Rhonchi are heard at the left lower lobe of the lung on auscultation. Examination of the heart, lymph nodes, abdomen, and extremities shows no abnormalities. There is a 1-cm area of erythema over the sacrum with intact skin and no induration. Neurologic examination shows quadriparesis. Test of the stool for occult blood is negative. Which of the following is the most effective intervention for this patient's skin lesion?

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health

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  1. Topical antibiotic ointment
  2. Radiation therapy
  3. Antifungal treatment
  4. Broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy
  5. Corticosteroid cream application
  6. Use of wet to dry dressings
  7. Surgical debridement
  8. Frequent turning
  9. Cryotherapy
  10. Whirlpool therapy

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ori_mmlu-professional_medicine

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