Walter Is a 58-Year-Old Patient with a Diagnosis of Quadriplegia

Multiple Choice

Walter is a 58-year-old patient with a diagnosis of quadriplegia. He has developed decubiti on his buttocks and has been admitted to the hospital for treatment. Walter's wheelchair has a standard sling seat, so he can fold the chair and put it in the trunk of his car when traveling. What device do you recommend to Walter to help prevent him from developing additional decubiti?

A) Gel cushion (for his current wheelchair)
B) Solid cushion (for his current wheelchair)
C) New wheelchair
D) Standing table