Which support surface should benefit an extremely obese client and promote client safety?
1. Bariatric bed
2. Foam mattress
3. Water mattress
4. Air-fluidized bed
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1. An extremely obese client is most likely to benefit from a bariatric bed because it is wide enough to provide for complete client care, including turning and repositioning, without impeding client transfers.
2, 3, and 4. A foam mattress, a water mattress, and an air-fluidized bed are not suita-ble for a morbidly obese client because these support services cannot support the weight.
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