When assessing the skin of an immobilized patient,the nurse should
A) Assess the skin at least every 4 hours.
B) Use a standardized tool such as the Braden Scale.
C) Use nursing instinct instead of a standardized tool.
D) Have special times for inspection so as to not interrupt routine care.
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