Which activity should the nurse implement to decrease shearing force on the client with a stage II pressure ulcer?
A) Support the client from sliding in bed.
B) Lubricate the area with skin oil.
C) Improve the client's hydration.
D) Pull client up under the arms.
Ans: A
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Shearing force occurs when tissue layers move on each other, causing vessels to stretch as they pass through the subcutaneous tissue.
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