Because the elderly patient lies curled up in a side-lying position most of the time, the nurse, seeking to avoid a pressure ulcer, makes frequent assessments of the:

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A patient who lies in a constant side-lying position puts pressure on the bony prominence of the ilium. The sacrum, heels, and scapula are at risk in a patient who lies on his or her back.

Because the Elderly Patient Lies Curled Up in a Side-Lying