In order to decrease the risk of pressure ulcers on the feet, a toe pleat is an important feature in the bed linen for a client who is:

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Make a toe pleat by grasping the top sheet, the blanket, and the bedspread over the person's feet and pulling the linens straight up. The toe pleat allows the person who spends much of the time in bed to move feet freely and helps to relieve pressure on the feet from tightly tucked linens. The other options represent problems not exclusively related to mobility and its effect on the resident.

In Order to Decrease the Risk of Pressure Ulcers on the Feet