What position would be most appropriate to reduce pressure ulcers ...

[tsand2]

What position would be most appropriate to reduce pressure ulcers in a bedridden patient?
 
  a. Directly on his side, with the trochanter bearing the weight
  b. Supine, with the sacrum and iliac crest bearing the weight
  c. In a semi-Fowler position, with the sacrum and ischium bearing the weight
  d. In a lateral position, with body rotated 30 degrees with gluteus bearing the weight

Question 2

The long-term care facility nurse requests a dental consult to treat gingivitis in a resident. If left untreated, what can gingivitis ultimately cause?
 
  a. Receding gums
  b. Tooth loss
  c. Bleeding
  d. Halitosis

[heyhey123]

Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
The 30-degree lateral position places weight on the gluteus muscle, avoiding weight-bearing on bony prominences such as the trochanter, sacrum, and ischium.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
The bleeding, swelling, and receding gums of gingivitis ultimately lead to tooth loss.

[tsand2]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[Bigfoot1984]

Excellent