The nurse working with a new nursing assistive personnel (NAP), is explaining about the importance of repositioning immobile patients to prevent pressure ulcers. At a minimum, the nurse tells the NAP to reposition patients how often?
a. Every 2 hours
b. Every 3 hours
c. Every 4 hours
d. Once every shift
A
Immobilized patients require vigilant nursing care, such as repositioning at least every 2 hours, to avoid physical complications. Every 3 or 4 hours or once every shift is too long.
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