Which intervention is important in preventing pressure ulcers in immobilized patients?

Frequent repositioning is an important intervention in preventing pressure ulcers in immobilized patients. Regular changes in position help to relieve pressure on vulnerable areas and promote circulation.

Incorrect choices:

b. Encouraging immobility is not a suitable intervention as it can lead to further complications and increase the risk of pressure ulcers.

c. Maintaining prolonged periods of immobility is detrimental and increases the risk of pressure ulcers.

d. Applying tight dressings over bony prominences can contribute to pressure and damage the skin, increasing the risk of pressure ulcers.

Dependent edema, characterized by swelling in the dependent parts of the body, is a potential cardiovascular complication of immobility. It can occur due to impaired venous return and increased capillary permeability.

Incorrect choices:

a. Increased heart rate may or may not be present in individuals with cardiovascular complications of immobility, and it is not a specific indicator.

b. Increased cardiac output is not typically associated with immobility-related cardiovascular complications.

d. Although the blood pressure can be normal, it does not provide specific information about potential cardiovascular complications of immobility.a