Multiple Choice
To decrease the threat of a pressure ulcer,the nurse instructs a person who is in a wheelchair for long periods to:
A) reposition self every 2 hours.
B) lift weight on the arms of the chair every 15 minutes.
C) massage bony prominences of the buttocks and hips.
D) use a donut device to keep weight off of the buttocks.
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