How can the nurse reduce the risk of pressure injuries to a patient during a surgical procedure?
A)Limit the length of the procedure.
B)Perform range of motion exercises on the patient during the procedure.
C)Avoid placing equipment or body weight against the patient for extended periods of time.
D)Turn the patient from side to side every hour.

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The perioperative nurse can reduce the risk of pressure injuries to a patient during a surgical procedure by not placing equipment or body weight against the patient for extended periods of time. Too much pressure from instruments, equipment or even the nurse's body against a patient can decrease circulation to certain sites, causing pressure injuries.

How Can the Nurse Reduce the Risk of Pressure Injuries