The nurse is writing the plan of care for a client who is confined to bed.Which intervention should be included to help reduce the effects of shearing forces on the client's skin?

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Using a turn sheet lifted by two staff members to move the client in bed is the best intervention to help reduce the effects of shearing forces on the client's skin. This method reduces friction and shear forces during bed mobility, protecting the skin from damage. Keeping the head of the bed at 30 degrees or coating the client's skin with baby powder or cornstarch does not directly address the issue of shearing forces.

The Nurse Is Writing the Plan of Care for a Client