How Should the Nurse Aim to Reduce a Patient's Risk

How should the nurse aim to reduce a patient's risk of developing pressure ulcers?

A) Position the patient directly on the trochanter when the patient is lying on his or her side.
B) Use a doughnut device for the patient when sitting up.
C) Position the patient at a 30-degree lateral turn and limit head elevation to 30 degrees.
D) Massage over bony prominences.

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