Since Miss Cott has no feeling in her legs, what must you do to prevent pressure ulcers from forming?
What will be an ideal response?
Keep Miss Cott clean and dry; keep linens and pads free from wrinkles; assist Miss Cott to change her position every 2 hours; encourage Miss Cott to eat the food she is served to maintain good nutritional health; and inspect pressure areas for signs of pressure ulcers and immediately report any signs.
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