A bedbound client has nonblanchable redness over the sacrum.… | MyMerci
Mobility/ImmobilityBCC
Question
A bedbound client has nonblanchable redness over the sacrum. Which nursing intervention is most appropriate?
1Massage the reddened area vigorously every shift.
2Place the client directly on the reddened area to reduce pressure elsewhere.
3Apply heat to increase circulation over the sacrum.
4Reposition the client and offload pressure from the sacrum.✓ Correct answer
Explanation
Nonblanchable redness suggests early pressure injury, and pressure must be relieved. Massage and heat can damage fragile tissue. Repositioning and offloading are key nursing interventions to protect skin integrity.
In-depth explanation
Clinical Judgment Use the client cues, timing, labs, and safety risks to select the response that best fits Pressure injury prevention.
Memory Tip Match the strongest cue cluster to the safest nursing judgment.
KR vs US NCLEX items reward cue-based priority thinking rather than isolated recall.
Clinical scenario
Clinical Practice Guide For Pressure injury prevention, compare the complete cue pattern with the client's current stability, ordered data, and expected nursing scope.
Caution Do not choose an action from one isolated cue when the full scenario changes priority or safety.
Key concepts
Pressure Injury — Localized skin or tissue damage caused by pressure or pressure with shear.
Nonblanchable Redness — Redness that does not turn white with pressure and may indicate tissue injury.
Offloading — Reducing pressure on a vulnerable body area.