Posted: September 26th, 2017
Nurse Melinda is caring for an elderly bedridden adult. To prevent pressure ulcers, which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?
A. Turn and reposition the client at least once every 8 hours.
B. Vigorously massage lotion into bony prominences.
C. Post a turning schedule at the client’s bedside.
D. Slide the client, rather than lifting, when turning.
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