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What this question is testing
Objective: Recognize complications of immobility
Prompt focus: A nurse is caring for a client on prolonged bed rest. Which intervention best prevents the development of pressure injuries?
Why the correct answer works
Repositioning the client at least every 2 hours
Correct. Repositioning at least every 2 hours relieves pressure and helps prevent pressure injuries.
Why the tempting wrong answer fails
The tempting wrong answer usually loses because it skips the key condition, priority, or evidence in the prompt.
Plain-language takeaway
Pressure injuries develop from sustained pressure over bony areas. Frequent repositioning relieves pressure and maintains tissue perfusion.
Simple analogy
Think of recognize complications of immobility like following a short checklist: identify the clue, confirm the rule, and then make the move that fits this exact scenario.
How to review it before a retake
- Underline the command word and name what the question is asking before rereading the choices.
- Compare the correct answer against the closest distractor and write the exact detail that separates them.
- Retest this objective with a fresh question without looking at the rationale first.