To prevent prolonged pressure on any area of the body, a person's position should be changed every:
a. 15–30 minutes.
b. 30–60 minutes.
c. 2–4 hours.
d. 4–6 hours.
c
A person's position should be changed every 2–4 hours
to encourage blood flow to the area that was under pressure.
When moved, the nurse should observe the individual's skin
condition.
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