The nurse is caring for an older client confined to bed. To reduce the risk of a pressure ulcer, the most appropriate action of the nurse is to:
A) Encourage the client to increase his intake of foods high in protein.
B) Massage the bony prominences every 2 hours.
C) Turn the client every 3 hours.
D) Apply lotion in generous amounts to keep the skin from drying.
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