To reduce pressure ulcers in a bedridden patient, the nurse places the patient:
a. directly on his side, with a trochanter bearing the weight.
b. supine, with the sacrum and iliac crest bearing the weight.
c. in a semi-Fowler's position, with the sacrum and ischium bearing the weight.
d. in a lateral position with body rotated 30 degrees with gluteus bearing the weight.
ANS: D
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