An older patient requests a small, inflated donut to sit on to relieve pressure. What response by the nurse is appropriate?
1. "Ok, it will definitely help with relieving pressure."
2. "Using the donut can cause skin breakdown."
3. "I will need to obtain an order from the physician for you."
4. "I will give it to your wife and you can use this at home."
2. "Using the donut can cause skin breakdown."
Explanation: 1. The use of the device should be avoided because it applies pressure and results in tissue hypoxia.
2. The use of a donut applies pressure and results in tissue anoxia. The patient may indeed feel that pressure is lessened, but this is due to the loss of sensation. The use of the devices should be avoided.
3. The use of the device should be avoided because it applies pressure and results in tissue hypoxia.
4. The nurse should instruct the patient that the use of the device should be avoided because it applies pressure and results in tissue hypoxia. The patient should not use the device at home.
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