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 can help reduce the effects of shearing forces on the client's skin. This technique helps to minimize friction and shear forces that can lead to skin breakdown. Keeping the head of the client's bed elevated at 30 degrees can help reduce the risk of aspiration or reflux, but it does not directly address the issue of shearing forces on the skin. Coating the client's back and buttocks with baby powder or dusting the linens with cornstarch may actually increase friction and shear forces on the skin, making it more susceptible to breakdown.

The Nurse Is Writing the Plan of Care for a Client