A patient had a CVA (stroke)2 days ago,resulting in decreased mobility to her left side.During the assessment,the nurse discovers a stage I pressure area on the patient's left heel.What is the initial treatment for this pressure ulcer?

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Pressure ulcers are caused by pressure to an area that restricts blood flow,causing ischemia to underlying tissue.The primary treatment is to relieve the pressure,thus improving blood flow.Elevating the patient's left heel off the bed would relieve pressure to this area.Antibiotics treat infection; a stage I pressure injury is not infected.Skin of a stage I pressure wound is intact but has nonblanchable redness; therefore,irrigation is not indicated for stage I pressure wounds.The area may be painful,firm,soft,or warmer or cooler as compared with adjacent tissue,but is not deep enough for debridement.

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