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Question 1 of 5

A nurse is developing a plan of care to prevent skin breakdown for a client with a spinal cord injury and paralysis. Which of the following nursing actions are appropriate? (Select all that apply.)

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D: Using pillows to keep heels off the bed surface helps to prevent pressure ulcers on the heels, a common site for skin breakdown in clients with limited mobility.
E: Minimizing skin exposure to moisture is crucial in preventing skin breakdown as moisture can soften the skin and increase the risk of breakdown.

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A: Keeping the client's skin dry with powder can actually increase friction and contribute to skin breakdown, especially in areas of high pressure.
B: Implementing a turning schedule every 4 hours is beneficial for preventing pressure ulcers, but it is not specific to preventing skin breakdown in clients with spinal cord injury and paralysis.
C: Massaging over erythematous bony prominences can exacerbate skin breakdown by increasing pressure on already compromised skin.

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