Good nutrition helps prevent pressure injuries mainly because the body needs protein and fluids to:

• A.Maintain healthy skin and repair tissue
• B.Make the resident gain weight quickly
• C.Replace the need for repositioning
• D.Keep the resident awake during the day

Why

Protein, calories, and fluids support skin integrity and tissue repair, so poor intake raises injury risk. Nutrition works together with repositioning, not instead of it.

Content outline: Physical Care Skills - Skin Care: Nutrition and Hydration · From the Physical Care Skills practice bank (PC-106).

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