A nurse is assessing a client who has a pressure injury. Which of the following findings should the nurse expect as an indication the wound is healing?

A. Raising the head of the bed to a 90° angle is not recommended for clients with hemiplegia as it can cause discomfort and increase the risk of pressure ulcers. A semi-Fowler's position (30° to 45°) is usually more appropriate.

B. While using moisturizing lotion on bony prominences is important to prevent skin breakdown, it is not specific to the management of hemiplegia. The focus for hemiplegia is more on positioning, mobility, and preventing complications like contractures.

C. Placing pillows between the client's knees when in a side-lying position is an appropriate intervention for a client with hemiplegia. This helps maintain proper alignment of the limbs, prevents pressure sores, and reduces the risk of contractures in the affected side.

D. Instructing the client to sit on a rubber ring is generally not recommended for clients with hemiplegia, as it may not provide adequate support and can lead to improper posture or skin breakdown. Proper seating supports and positioning should be emphasized instead.

A. A 25-gauge saline lock is too small for administering fresh frozen plasma. Plasma should be transfused through a larger gauge catheter (typically 18 or 20 gauge) to ensure proper flow and minimize complications.

B. Fresh frozen plasma should be administered as soon as possible after thawing, typically within 30 minutes to 1 hour, to maintain its efficacy and avoid bacterial growth.

C. Fresh frozen plasma should not be transfused over 4 hours. It is usually given within 1 to 2 hours to minimize the risk of bacterial contamination and ensure proper clotting factor effectiveness.

D. Holding the transfusion if the client is actively bleeding is not appropriate. In fact, fresh frozen plasma is often administered to clients who are actively bleeding or who have clotting disorders to replace deficient clotting factors.