What should a PCA do every two hours for a patient at risk of bedsores?

For a patient at risk of bedsores, changing their position every two hours is essential to promote circulation and relieve pressure on vulnerable areas of the skin. Bedsores, or pressure ulcers, occur when the skin and underlying tissues become damaged due to prolonged pressure, often in patients who are immobile or have limited mobility. Regular repositioning helps to distribute weight more evenly and reduces the risk of skin breakdown.

While providing additional blankets might help with comfort and checking vital signs is important for overall health monitoring, neither directly addresses the prevention of bedsores. Giving pain medication is necessary for pain management but does not have a preventative effect on the development of pressure ulcers. Thus, changing the patient’s position is the most effective intervention for reducing the risk of bedsores and ensuring the patient’s skin integrity.