Walter is a 58-year-old patient with a diagnosis of quadriplegia. He has developed decubiti on his buttocks and has been admitted to the hospital for treatment. Walter's wheelchair has a standard sling seat, so he can fold the chair and put it in the trunk of his car when traveling. What device do you recommend to Walter to help prevent him from developing additional decubiti?
A)Gel cushion (for his current wheelchair)
B)Solid cushion (for his current wheelchair)
C)New wheelchair
D)Standing table

Question

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You recommend a gel cushion for Walter's current wheelchair. If Walter likes the convenience of having a folding wheelchair, he will probably not be accepting of a new wheelchair. He could, however, use a gel cushion in the seat of his current wheelchair to even out the pressure against his skin and prevent additional decubiti from forming.

Walter Is a 58-Year-Old Patient with a Diagnosis of Quadriplegia