The nurse prevents and treats pressure ulcers in the at-risk population of immobile elders. Which of the following interventions will best treat a stage 1 pressure ulcer?
A) Clean with normal saline three times a day.
B) Cover with a hydrogel sheet like Vigilon.
C) Off-load the area under pressure.
D) Thoroughly clean and irrigate the lesion.
C
Feedback:
With hyperemia the redness of the skin can disappear quickly if pressure is removed. Vigilon is a high moisture content dressing appropriate for open lesion. The skin should be kept clean and dry using lotions to keep the skin soft.
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