The client has a stage IV pressure ulcer.In accordance with the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ),the nurse recommends that the client should have a(n):

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Air-fluidized beds are recommended for clients with burns or multiple stage III or stage IV pressure ulcers.A foam mattress is recommended for pressure reduction in clients at high risk for developing a pressure ulcer.A Rotokinetic bed is recommended for clients who are at risk for or have developed atelectasis and/or pneumonia.A static support surface is not recommended for a client with a stage IV ulcer.It is used for clients at high risk for developing a pressure ulcer.

The Client Has a Stage IV Pressure Ulcer