For the nurse providing care to an immobilized patient, the most appropriate and most effective nursing intervention would be:
A) Getting the patient out of bed and into a chair for 30 minutes, twice daily.
B) Avoiding repositioning the patient if he's comfortable.
C) Repositioning the patient on alternate sides at least every 2 hours.
D) Positioning the patient with the pressure on the bony prominence.
Ans: C
Feedback: Changing the patient's position frequently allows for increased circulation and helps to prevent skin breakdown. The immobilized patient receives minimal benefit from sitting upright in a chair for 30 minutes, twice daily. The patient shouldn't be left in one position for longer than 2 hours. The greatest pressure shouldn't be placed on bony prominences because these areas can break down from increased pressure.
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