Because thin skin and lack of subcutaneous fat predisposes the older adult to pressure ulcers, the nurse alters the care plan to include turning the bedfast patient how often?
a. Once every shift
b. Every 4 hours
c. Each evening
d. Every 2 hours
ANS: D
Pressure ulcers can be avoided by repositioning the patient every 2 hours.
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
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