After assessing reddened heels on a bed-bound patient with a history of a stroke, which intervention should the nurse add to the care plan?
a. Massage heels briskly.
b. Apply socks to feet.
c. Swab heels with alcohol.
d. Elevate feet on pillows.
D
Elevation of the feet gets the weight off the heels and will allow them to heal. All other options are not helpful to damaged skin. Brisk massage may promote damage to the skin. Alcohol can be irritating and may further damage heel skin.
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