The nurse understands that to prevent pressure ulcers, pressure must be removed from high-risk areas of the body. What nursing interventions are essential to accomplish this goal?. Select all that apply.
A) Pull the patient up in bed every 2 hours or less.
B) Turn the patient at least every 2 hours.
C) Encourage the patient to be out of bed.
D) Position articles the patient uses just out of reach to encourage movement.
E) Float the heels off the bed with pillows beneath the ankles.
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