The bedridden client has cancer metastasis to the bone. Which intervention is most important for the nurse to implement to prevent injury for this client?
A. Using a lift sheet when repositioning the client
B. Ensuring that the client's heels are not touching the mattress
C. Providing small, frequent meals that are rich in calcium and phosphorus
D. Applying pressure for a full 5 minutes after any intramuscular injections
A
Bone metastasis of cancer can cause such bone destruction that grasping or pulling a client can result in a pathologic fracture. Using a lift sheet spreads the client's weight more evenly, pre-venting excessive force on any one body area.
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