Which of the following is least effective in preventing pressure ulcers?
a. turn and reposition patient every 2 hours
b. use a draw sheet to lift the patient when changing positions
c. keep the patient's skin clean and dry
d. massage over bony prominences
D
To prevent pressure ulcer formation, the patient should be repositioned every 2 hours; lift sheets should be used for repositioning; measures to control maceration should be initiated; nutritional status should be addressed; and skin status should be assessed and documented daily. Massage over bone prominences is not a prevention strategy and can actually cause additional tissue damage.
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