A very elderly client is having an operation. For client safety, which action does the circulating nurse take?

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Older adults are more prone to skin damage during surgical procedures because of their thin, fragile skin. The nurse would pad bony prominences once the client is positioned on the operating table to prevent a positioning injury. Assessing the skin will not provide safety. The operative position is determined by the procedure. The circulating nurse would manage the client in the operating room where he or she will not be able to turn and reposition at will.

A Very Elderly Client Is Having an Operation