Maintenance should include
- repositioning
- using approved creams
- applying a moisture barrier
- using devices to prevent skin breakdown (e.g., air mattresses, draw sheets)
- identifying and reporting changes in skin integrity.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the four bony prominences over which pressure ulcers can form?
- What type of force is injuring a patient's/client's skin integrity when they slide down in bed?
- What should be done if a quarter-size, reddened area presents on a patient's/client's ankle during admission?