An older patient requests a small, inflated donut to sit on to relieve pressure. What response by the nurse is appropriate?

Name: An older patient requests a small, inflated donut to sit on to relieve pressure. What response by the nurse is appropriate?
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Using a donut-shaped cushion can actually increase the risk of pressure sores or skin breakdown by concentrating pressure around the ring. Proper pressure relief involves redistributing pressure, not concentrating it.

An Older Patient Requests a Small, Inflated Donut to Sit