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When caring for a patient who is on bed rest what should the aide do to prevent bedsores?
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Shift their position every two hours.
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How Prevent bedsores?
It is usually possible to prevent bedsores from developing or worsening. The patient should be inspected regularly.A bedridden patient should be repositioned at least once every two hours while awake.
What measures can be taken to prevent bedsores?
All patients recovering from illness or surgery or confined to a bed or wheelchair long-term should be inspected regularly; they should be bathed or should shower every day using warm water and mild soap
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