Identify the correct technique to move a patient up in bed to prevent friction and shear.
QUESTION
Which intervention is most appropriate to offload pressure from the heels in a bedbound patient?
QUESTION
Which action is correct when assessing possible Stage 1 injury in darkly pigmented skin?
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ANSWER
Assess temperature, firmness, and pain rather than blanching. Pigmentation masks color changes, so tactile and sensory cues better detect early pressure damage in darker skin tones.