Pressure ulcer prevention involves all of the following except
A)Identifying persons at risk
B)Implementing prevention measures for those at risk
C)Taking a Polaroid picture of changes noted in a pressure ulcer
D)Managing proper fluid balance

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Taking a Polaroid picture of changes noted in a pressure ulcer is not a part of pressure ulcer prevention. It may be a part of assessing and monitoring the progress of an existing pressure ulcer, but it does not prevent pressure ulcers from developing in the first place. Identifying persons at risk, implementing prevention measures for those at risk, and managing proper fluid balance are all essential components of pressure ulcer prevention.

Pressure Ulcer Prevention Involves All of the Following Except