An elderly woman's poor nutritional status, low body mass index, and impaired mobility have put her at a high risk for developing pressure ulcers
This client's nurse should prioritize which of the following actions in order to prevent her development of pressure ulcers? A) Drag the client slowly and carefully when repositioning.
B) Massage skin regions that have early signs of skin breakdown.
C) Maintain the client's hygiene and wash her frequently with soap.
D) Ensure that the client's position is changed frequently and regularly.
D
Feedback:
Frequent repositioning is imperative to preventing pressure ulcers. Clients should never be dragged while being repositioned and the frequent use of soap should be avoided. Healthy skin may be massaged, but areas with signs of early skin breakdown should never be massaged.
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