A young male patient with paraplegia has a stage II sacral pressure ulcer and is being cared for at home by his family. To prevent further tissue damage,what instructions are most important for the nurse to teach the patient and family?
A) Change the patient's bedding frequently.
B) Apply a hydrocolloid dressing over the ulcer.
C) Change the patient's position every 1 to 2 hours.
D) Record the size and appearance of the ulcer weekly.
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