The nurse is caring for a patient recovering from a laminectomy. Which action should the nurse take to prevent skin breakdown in this patient?
A) by providing the patient with an air mattress
B) by placing pillows under the patient to help the patient turn
C) by teaching the patient to grasp the side rail to turn
D) by using the log roll to turn the patient to the side
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