The obese resident who lies on her back because it is difficult to turn due to her weight has a pressure ulcer on her coccyx that is covered with a dressing.The most effective intervention to encourage independence is:
A) have staff turn the resident every 2 hours.
B) turn the patient on her side and use pillows to stabilize her.
C) arrange for short side rails to be used for positioning.
D) arrange for a trapeze so the patient can assist with positioning.
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