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Preventing pressure ulcers
Nursing · exam-style practice question with explanation
A bed-bound patient is at high risk of pressure ulcers. Which nursing action is most important in prevention?
- A. Massaging reddened bony areas firmly
- B. Repositioning the patient regularly, at least every 2 hours
- C. Keeping the head of the bed fully raised at all times
- D. Applying talcum powder to the skin
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Answer: B. Repositioning the patient regularly, at least every 2 hours
Regular repositioning, commonly at least every 2 hours for high-risk patients, relieves pressure over bony prominences. Combine it with skin checks, pressure-relieving mattresses, good nutrition and keeping skin clean and dry. Do not massage reddened areas: it can worsen tissue damage.
Key point: Pressure ulcers: reposition regularly; never massage red areas.
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