A resident is incontinent of urine. What is the most appropriate immediate action?

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Change the resident's clothing and bedding promptly and ensure skin is clean and dry. Prompt changing of clothing and bedding and ensuring skin is clean and dry prevents skin breakdown and infection. Waiting increases infection and skin integrity risks. Restricting fluids is not appropriate and can cause complications. Leaving soiled clothing on promotes infection and skin breakdown despite using pads.