The nurse of a bedridden 74-year-old woman is evaluating whether the family members understand how to position the client correctly.The nurse is confident the family is capable of effective positioning when it is observed that the client's:
A)arms and legs are supported on two pillows.
B)position is changed at least every 2 hours.
C)neck is hyperflexed.
D)elbows rest on the bed.

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In the 1950s, Kosiak (1958) found that pressure applied to rabbits' ears over 2 hours would result in ulceration. Thus the universal recommendation of turning every 2 hours was established.

The Nurse of a Bedridden 74-Year-Old Woman Is Evaluating Whether