After comparing the following support surfaces,the nurse realizes that an extremely obese patient should benefit from the use of a(n):
A)bariatric bed.
B)foam mattress.
C)water mattress.
D)air-fluidized bed.

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A valuable resource in the care of the morbidly obese patient (a person who weighs more than 100 pounds above ideal weight)is the bariatric bed,which provides a safe,adaptable surface.The foam or water mattress and the air-fluidized bed are not designed specifically for the obese patient.

After Comparing the Following Support Surfaces,the Nurse Realizes That an Extremely