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An 84-Year-Old Client with Poor Skin Turgor Has Slipped Down

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An 84-year-old client with poor skin turgor has slipped down in the hospital bed. Which action by the nurse is appropriate to safely reposition this client to prevent further skin breakdown?


A) Using the bed sheet to slide the client up in bed
B) Placing the bed in reverse Trendelenburg position
C) Using the client's arms to pull the client up in bed
D) Lifting the client, using the client's legs and arms for assistance

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