The family of a patient in the ICU diagnosed with acute pancreatitis asks the nurse why the patient has been moved to an air bed. What would be the nurse's best response?

Question

A) "Air beds allow the care team to reposition her more easily while she's on bed rest."
B) "Air beds are far more comfortable than regular beds and she'll likely have to be on bed rest a long time."
C) "The bed automatically moves, so she's less likely to develop pressure sores while she's in bed."
D) "The bed automatically moves, so she is likely to have less pain."

Answer 1

Ans: C
Feedback:
It is important to turn the patient every 2 hours; use of specialty beds may be indicated to prevent skin breakdown. The rationale for a specialty bed is not related to repositioning, comfort, or ease of movement.