Older adults are at high risk for pressure ulcers because such individuals are more frequently affected by immobile and edematous conditions. Which of the following intervention best minimizes the occurrence of pressure ulcers?
A) Elevate the head of the bed 45 degrees, and turn the patient every hour.
B) Make sure the patient cannot feel pressure, and turn the patient every 2 hours.
C) Advise using pillows on a water bed, and turn the patient every hour.
D) Provide a high-carbohydrate diet, and turn the patient every 2 hours.
C
Feedback:
Pillows and a water bed do provide cushioning that protects patients from getting pressure ulcers. Elevating part of the bed leads to sliding, one cause of pressure ulcers. The patient needs to feel pressure and pain as a safeguard against forming pressure ulcers and as protection in general. A high-protein diet is better for patients who are at risk. Turning every 2 hours may be sufficient for some patients, but not for all of them.
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