A Chronically Ill, Bedfast Patient Cared for in the Home

A chronically ill, bedfast patient cared for in the home by family members has a stage II pressure ulcer over the coccyx. To prevent further tissue damage, the home care nurse instructs the family members that it is most important to

A) change the patient's bedding at least every day.
B) record the size and appearance of the ulcer weekly.
C) provide the patient with a high-calorie, high-protein diet.
D) change the patient's position at least every 2 hours.

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