The Patient Is an Elderly Male with Severe Kyphosis Who

The patient is an elderly male with severe kyphosis who is immobile from a stroke several years earlier.He has been admitted for severe dehydration.The nurse must turn the patient frequently to prevent complications of immobility.What does the nurse realize?

A) This patient should be turned onto his back for meals.
B) This patient may have to be turned more frequently than every 2 hours.
C) This patient may be allowed to remain in his favorite position as long as he doesn't complain of discomfort.
D) Skin breakdown is not an issue for this patient.