A Care Aide Who Works in a Long-Term Care Facility

A care aide who works in a long-term care facility recognizes the high incidence and prevalence of a stage I pressure ulcer in immobile older adults. Which of the following protocols in the facility would the care aide advocate changing?

A) Residents with persistently low food intake are identified.
B) Immobilized residents are turned every 2 hours during both day and night.
C) Residents are frequently encouraged to increase their fluid intake.
D) Wound dressings are applied promptly to all identified or potential pressure ulcers.

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