The nurse is caring for an obese resident with a pressure ulcer on her coccyx. The patient frequently lies on her back because it is difficult to turn due to her weight. Which intervention most effectively encourages independence?
a. Instruct the staff turn the resident every 2 hours.
b. Turn the patient on her side and use pil-lows to stabilize her.
c. Arrange for short side rails to be used for positioning.
d. Arrange for a trapeze so the patient can assist with positioning.
D
The trapeze allows for self-positioning and is less confining than are bed rails. Turning the patient on her side or using short rails for positioning do not foster independence.
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