You are the nurse caring for an elderly adult who is bedridden. What intervention would you include in the care plan that would be the best to prevent pressure ulcers?
A) Turn and reposition the patient a minimum of every eight hours
B) Vigorously massage lotion into bony prominences
C) Post a turning schedule at the patient's bedside
D) Slide, rather than lift, the patient when turning
Ans: C
Feedback: A turning schedule with a signing sheet will help ensure that the patient gets turned and, thus, help prevent pressure ulcers. Turning should occur every one to two hours, not every eight hours, for patients who are in bed for prolonged periods. The nurse should apply lotion to keep the skin moist but should avoid vigorous massage, which could damage capillaries. When moving the patient, the nurse should lift, rather than slide, the patient to avoid shearing.
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