Question

a nurse is reinforcing teaching with a client who is wheelchair - bound and his caregiver about ways to reduce the risk of pressure ulcer formation. which of the following instructions should the nurse include?
\move between the bed and the wheelchair once every 2 hours.\
\make sure that your caregiver massages your skin daily.\
\use a rubber ring when sitting in the wheelchair.\
\shift your weight in the wheelchair every 15 minutes.\

Explanation:

To reduce pressure ulcer risk in wheelchair - bound clients, relieving pressure on skin by repositioning is key.

• Option 1: Moving between bed and wheelchair every 2 hours is not enough for pressure relief while in the wheelchair.
• Option 2: Massaging skin (especially over bony prominences) can damage tissue and isn't a recommended pressure ulcer prevention method.
• Option 3: Rubber rings increase pressure on the area they cover, worsening pressure ulcer risk.
• Option 4: Shifting weight every 15 minutes in the wheelchair relieves pressure, reducing the chance of tissue breakdown.

Answer:

D. "Shift your weight in the wheelchair every 15 minutes."