When conducting a review of systems as part of the health history interview, the nurse notes that the patient is immobile. Which question is the priority when planning hospital care to reduce the risk of impaired skin integrity?
1) "Do you have a pressure-reducing mattress at home?"
2) "How often do you turn the patient?"
3) "What and how often is the patient eating?"
4) "Have you told the doctor that the patient is having problems walking?"
ANS: 3
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