To reduce pressure points that may lead to pressure ulcers,the nurse should:

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Elevating the head of the bed to 30 degrees or less will decrease the chance of pressure ulcer development from shearing forces.The client should not be positioned directly on the trochanter because this can create pressure over the bony prominence.Donut-shaped cushions are contraindicated because they reduce blood supply to the area,resulting in wider areas of ischemia.Bony prominences should not be massaged.Massaging reddened areas increases breaks in the capillaries in the underlying tissues and increases the risk for injury to underlying tissue and pressure ulcer formation.

To Reduce Pressure Points That May Lead to Pressure Ulcers,the