Alton is a 79-year-old patient who experienced a stroke and is immobile. Harriett is a student nurse who is caring for him. She knows that to prevent skin breakdown when Alton is in bed, she must reposition him at least every _____ hour(s)
A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
B
In general, you reposition patients as needed and at least every 2 hours if they are in bed and every 20 to 30 minutes if they are sitting in a chair.
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