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Bedbound Teaching 1565

Instructed caregiver how to prevent Pressure Ulcers for Bed bound patients: Take care of the Skin
Inspect the skin at least once every day. Pay attention to any red areas that remain even after 
changing position.

Bedbound Teaching 1566

Instructed caregiver how to prevent Pressure Ulcers for Bed bound patients: Protect the Skin 
 patient from injury - Avoid massaging the skin on bony parts of the patient body. Limit pressure
 on bony areas by changing positions frequently. If the patient in a bed, preferably every 2 hours.