What intervention should be included on a plan of care to prevent pressure ulcer development in health care settings?

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Implementing a turning schedule every two hours is an evidence-based intervention that has been shown to effectively prevent pressure ulcers in healthcare settings. Changing positions at least once each shift (choice A) may not be frequent enough to prevent pressure ulcers, and the use of ring cushions for heels and elbows (choice C) is a localized intervention that may not prevent pressure ulcers from developing in other areas. The option of not turning and using a pressure-relieving support surface (choice D) is appropriate only for patients who are unable to tolerate turning.

What Intervention Should Be Included on a Plan of Care