A client has a stage III pressure ulcer. Which nursing intervention can prevent further injury by eliminating shearing force?a. Maintain the head of the bed at 35 degrees or less. b. With the help of another staff member, use a drawsheet when lifting the client in bed.c. Reposition the client at least every 2 hours and support the client with pillows.d. At least once every 8 hours, perform passive range-of-motion exercises of all extremities.

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1. A client has a stage III pressure ulcer. Which nursing intervention can prevent further injury by eliminating shearing force?

a. Maintain the head of the bed at 35 degrees or less.

b. With the help of another staff member, use a drawsheet when lifting the client in bed.

c. Reposition the client at least every 2 hours and support the client with pillows.

d. At least once every 8 hours, perform passive range-of-motion exercises of all extremities.