Your new patient on the rehabilitation unit is a 19-year-old man who sustained a traumatic brain injury in a bicycling accident. He is in a special bed with an air-filled mattress. Which of the following would be the most appropriate positioning protocol for this patient?

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Patients on air-filled mattresses need to be repositioned and have their skin inspected every 2 hours to prevent pressure ulcers from developing. This is because pressure ulcers can develop very quickly, especially in patients with impaired mobility or sensation due to a brain injury. Twice a day or every 4 hours may not be frequent enough to prevent skin breakdown.

Your New Patient on the Rehabilitation Unit Is a 19-Year-Old