A Nurse Has Instituted a Turn Schedule for a Patient

A nurse has instituted a turn schedule for a patient to prevent skin breakdown. Upon evaluation, the nurse finds that the patient has a stage II pressure ulcer on the buttocks. Which action will the nurse take next?

A) Reassess the patient and situation.
B) Revise the turning schedule to increase the frequency.
C) Delegate turning to the nursing assistive personnel.
D) Apply medication to the area of skin that is broken down.

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