An OTA Is Educating the Nursing Staff in a Long-Term

An OTA is educating the nursing staff in a long-term care facility about wheelchair care and how to help prevent pressure injuries. What is one fact that will be most beneficial for this population to learn?

A) Multiple layers between the client and cushion may decrease the effectiveness of the cushion.
B) It is important that the clients have clean wheelchairs to demonstrate that they are receiving appropriate care.
C) If a client is unhappy with the current cushion, immediately call the therapy department so that the cushion can be exchanged for a new one.
D) A pommel can assist with the client who slides out of the chair.