A patient who is confined to bed and who has a stage II pressure ulcer is being cared for in the home by family members. To prevent further tissue damage, the home care nurse instructs the family members that it is most important to

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The most important intervention is to avoid prolonged pressure on bony prominences by frequent repositioning. The other interventions also may be included in family teaching, but the most important instruction is to change the patient's position at least every 2 hours.

A Patient Who Is Confined to Bed and Who Has