When admitting a client to the hospital, what should the nurse do initially to prevent pressure sores?
A) Identify if the client is at risk for the development of pressure sores.
B) Inform the other healthcare team members to be sure the client is turned every 2 hours.
C) Make sure the client is kept clean and dry.
D) Pad the body areas that are prone to breakdown.
A
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Prevention of pressure sores first involves identifying persons who are at greatest risk. Once at-risk clients are identified, the nurse implements measures that reduce conditions under which pressure sores are likely to form. B, C, and D are all nursing interventions that should be initiated after the client is identified.
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