Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 74%
Simulated
The nurse is caring for a post-operative client at risk for a pressure ulcer. Which intervention should the nurse include in the plan of care?
Correct answer
D
Rationale
High-protein foods support tissue repair and collagen synthesis, critical for preventing pressure ulcers in at-risk clients. Sequential compression devices prevent thromboembolism, not pressure ulcers. An extra sheet does not reduce pressure, and donut pillows can increase pressure on surrounding tissues, worsening the risk.