What interventions should the nurse implement to prevent a pressure ulcer in a critically ill child? (Select all that apply.)
a. Nutrition consults
b. Using skin moisturizers
c. Turning the child every 2 hours
d. Using plastic disposable underpads
e. Using draw sheets to minimize shear
ANS: A, B, C, E
Interventions found to prevent pressure ulcers in critically ill children include nutrition consults, using skin moisturizers, turning the child every 2 hours, and using draw sheets to minimize shear. Dryweave underpads, not underpads with plastic, should be used to reduce moisture.
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