Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 72%
Simulated
When turning a male client who has been lying on his back for 2 hours, the nurse notes that the skin over his sacrum is very white. The client is repositioned and when the nurse reassesses the sacrum 2 hours later, the area is bright red. Which intervention should the nurse implement?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Frequent turning prevents pressure ulcers by relieving pressure.