All of the following options are true related to bed sore, EXCEPT?

Appeared in: NORCET -4 , 2023

Explanation

This statement is false, making it the correct answer to the 'EXCEPT' question.
Air mattresses are a type of pressure-redistribution surface specifically designed to prevent pressure injuries.
They work by distributing the patient's weight over a larger area, which reduces the intensity of pressure on bony prominences.
Using such devices is a key evidence-based intervention for at-risk patients.

Option A: This is a true statement. Early-stage pressure injuries (Stage 1 and 2) are often reversible with prompt and appropriate interventions like pressure relief, wound care, and nutritional support.
Option B: This is a true statement. Due to the anatomy and the pressure exerted when sitting or lying in a supine position, the sacrum is the most common site for the development of pressure injuries.
Option D: This is a true statement. Repositioning a patient at least every two hours is a cornerstone of pressure injury prevention protocols to relieve pressure and maintain tissue perfusion.

Clinical Relevance

Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain Pressure Ulcer (Bed Sore) Prevention and Management as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Pressure injury prevention is a major nursing responsibility and a key indicator of quality of care in all healthcare settings.
Nurses use risk assessment tools like the Braden Scale to identify patients at high risk and implement preventative measures proactively.
Failure to prevent pressure injuries can lead to severe pain, infection, sepsis, and increased length of hospital stay.

How to Approach the Question

First, identify that the question uses the keyword 'EXCEPT'. This means you are looking for the single option that is a false statement.
Read the question stem to understand the topic: 'true related to bed sore'.
Evaluate each option independently to determine if it is a true or false statement about bed sores.
Option A (early sores are treatable) is true.
Option B (sacrum is most common site) is true.
Option C (air mattress cannot reduce risk) is false. These mattresses are designed for this purpose.

Concept Tested & Keywords

Concept Tested: Pressure Ulcer (Bed Sore) Prevention and Management
Stem keywords: bed sore, pressure ulcer
Lead-in keywords: EXCEPT
Negative lead-in flag: The question asks for the EXCEPTION, meaning the one FALSE statement among the options.

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