A patient in a wheelchair has a history of sacral pressure injuries. What instruction should be included in the patient's teaching?
A. Sit on a doughnut.
B. Stay in one position as long as possible.
C. Shift the weight every 15 minutes to 1 hour.
D. Have a family pull the patient up in the wheelchair.
Answer: C
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