A wheelchair-bound client complains of the "hammock effect" each time he sits in the wheelchair. Which of the following devices should the nurse place in the wheelchair to prevent the hammock effect?
A) A buttock board
B) An upholstered cushion
C) A gel or foam cushion
D) A plastic molded support
C
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The nurse should place gel and foam cushions in the wheelchair to prevent the "hammock effect," or the posterior and lateral compression, that occurs when sitting in a slinglike seat. Gel is an alternative substance used to fill cushions and mattresses. It differs from foam in that it suspends and supports the body part. Rigid supports are not used as they would increase the risk of skin breakdown.
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