A newly admitted client has constipation and has been ordered medication. The nurse knows that the order for "docusate sodium 100 mg bid" should be given how frequently?

A. Decreasing protein in a client’s diet: Protein is needed for skin repair and immune function; low protein increases risk of pressure ulcers.

B. Placing the client on a turning schedule every 2 hours: Repositioning is essential to relieve pressure and prevent tissue ischemia.

C. Keeping a client in bed as long as they want to be: Immobility contributes to pressure ulcer risk. Clients should be encouraged to mobilize when safe.

D. Performing active ROM exercises even when a client is on bed rest: Movement promotes circulation and helps prevent stiffness, contractures, and skin breakdown.

E. Massaging reddened areas of the skin to improve circulation: Massaging over erythematous areas can damage fragile capillaries and worsen skin breakdown.

A. A 75-year-old client who can perform active ROM exercises independently and will be discharged today: Independence with ROM and imminent discharge indicate relative stability and lower immediate risk compared with other options.

B. A 24-year-old client who is grieving after receiving a cancer diagnosis: Emotional support and assessment are important, but grief alone is not immediately life- or safety-threatening compared with clients at higher risk for physical deterioration.

C. A 65-year-old client who has been admitted from a long-term care facility and has several wounds with slough: Multiple sloughing wounds increase risk for infection and require prompt wound assessment and treatment; this client has significant care needs.

D. A 55-year-old client who is newly admitted and is refusing to be turned every 2 hours: This refusal places the client at immediate risk for pressure injury and other immobility complications; because the client is newly admitted and actively refusing a basic safety measure, assessing the reason for refusal and initiating interventions to prevent harm make this the priority for immediate nursing action.