A patient in a wheelchair has a history of sacral pressure ulcer formation. What instruction should be included in the patient's teaching?

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Shifting the weight every 15 minutes to 1 hour can help relieve pressure on the sacral area and prevent pressure ulcer formation. Sitting on a donut can actually increase pressure on the area and is not recommended. Staying in one position for a long time can also lead to pressure ulcer formation. Having a family member pull the patient up in the wheelchair is not a safe or appropriate method of preventing pressure ulcers.

A Patient in a Wheelchair Has a History of Sacral