The nurse is providing care for a female patient who is paralyzed from a C-4 spinal cord injury. The patient is turned and repositioned every 2 hours. Which action does the nurse take when repositioning the patient in a side-lying position?

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Checking that the patient's breast is not compressed under her body is an important step when repositioning a patient in a side-lying position to prevent skin breakdown and discomfort.

The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Female Patient Who