The older adult client has been lying in a supine position for the last 3 hours. The nurse who is repositioning this client would be most concerned with examining which of the following bony prominences of the client? Select all that apply
1. Heels
2. Ankles
3. Elbows
4. Sacrum
5. Back of the head
6. Greater trochanter
1, 3, 4, 5
Rationale: When the client is lying supine, the heels, sacrum, and back of the head are all at risk, as well as the elbows and scapulae. The greater trochanter and ankles are at greater risk of skin breakdown from excessive pressure when the client is in the side-lying position.
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