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Patients who are on bed rest or bedbound and who cannot turn or move themselves are at risk for pressure ulcers (bed sores) caused by decreased blood flow to the area if pressure. Also, they are at risk for developing pneumonia and turning prevents accumulation of fluid in the lungs that can lead to pneumonia.

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