After 3 Hours in the Supine Position, an Older Patient

question 4

Multiple Choice

After 3 hours in the supine position, an older patient reports being stiff and too uncomfortable to move.Which intervention is most appropriate?

• A) Find an assistant to help move the patient to lateral position now.
• B) Express concern about the discomfort and encourage turning.
• C) Assess the patient's need for pain medication before repositioning.
• D) Explain how important repositioning is for preventing pneumonia.

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