When Planning Care for a Patient at Risk for the Development

question 20

Multiple Choice

When planning care for a patient at risk for the development of pressure ulcers, which of the following should be included in the care? Select all that apply.

• A)Initiate a frequent toileting schedule.
• B)Turn the patient every two hours.
• C)Massage pressure areas with lotion every four hours.
• D)Use inflatable donut rings to reduce pressure on the sacrum.
• E)Use hot water to cleanse the skin immediately after incontinence.

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Definitions:

Oversecretion

The production and release of excess amounts of bodily substances, often hormones, compared to normal levels.

Insulin

A substance created in the pancreas that controls blood sugar levels.

Adrenal Glands

Small, triangular glands located on top of both kidneys that produce hormones such as adrenaline and cortisol, which play key roles in the body's response to stress.

Stress

A physical, chemical, or emotional factor that causes bodily or mental tension and may be a factor in disease causation.