Reduce the incidence of pressure ulcers in patients

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The nurse manager of a subacute geriatric unit of a hospital recognizes the need to reduce the incidence of pressure ulcers in patients on the unit. Which of the following protocols and procedures are associated with a decreased risk of pressure ulcers? (Select all that apply.) ???All patients are turned every 2 hours both during the day and during the night. ???Care providers are encouraged to lift rather than slide patients during transfers. ???Staff is discouraged from turning patients who are using a pressure-reducing mattress. ???Records of food and fluid intake are kept for each patient. ???Oils are added to patient baths and lotions applied thereafter.

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