The nurse is planning care for a patient who is at risk for pressure ulcer development. Which action should be included in this patient's plan of care?

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Using pillows to offload pressure, turning the patient at least every 2 hours, and using a mild cleansing agent on the skin are all effective strategies to prevent pressure ulcers. Keeping the patient on bed rest and pulling them up in bed can increase the risk of pressure ulcers.

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