A patient is in bed.The person needs re-positioning.The following will help prevent skin tears except

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Bed rails do not prevent skin tears and in fact may increase the risk of skin tears if the patient's skin gets caught or pinched in the gaps between the rails. The other choices (B, C, and D) all help prevent skin tears by reducing friction and shearing, using proper techniques to move the patient, and providing support to the limbs.

A Patient Is in Bed