Repositioning Guidelines for Pressure Ulcer Prevention

A nursing student is learning about the importance of mobility in patient care. During a lecture on the effects of immobility, the instructor states that prolonged periods of immobility can lead to a range of complications. One identified complication is the development of pressure ulcers due to decreased blood flow and skin integrity.

To prevent pressure ulcers, it is recommended that patients be repositioned at least every ____ hours.