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Title: What intervention should be included on a plan of care to prevent pressure ulcer development in ...
Post by: hannah20082 on Jan 18, 2018
What intervention should be included on a plan of care to prevent pressure ulcer development in health care settings?
 
  A) Change position at least once each shift.
  B) Implement a turning schedule every two hours.
  C) Use ring cushions for heels and elbows.
  D) Do not turn; use pressure-relieving support surface.


Title: What intervention should be included on a plan of care to prevent pressure ulcer development in ...
Post by: bericky97 on Jan 18, 2018
Ans: B
To protect clients at risk from the adverse effects of pressure, implement turning using an every-2-hour schedule in the health care setting. More frequent position changes may be necessary. Never use ring cushions or donuts.