After 3 Hours in the Supine Position,an Older Patient Tells

question 4

Multiple Choice

After 3 hours in the supine position,an older patient tells the nurse that he or she is stiff and too uncomfortable to move.Which is the best nursing intervention to maintain skin integrity?

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

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