The nurse is positioning a patient at risk for development of a pressure injury.Which potential pressure point(s) does the nurse relieve by assisting the patient to a side-lying position?
A) Symphysis pubis
B) Ischial tuberosities
C) Greater trochanters
D) Occipital prominence
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