You are caring for a bed-ridden stroke patient who requires…
You are caring for a bed-ridden stroke patient who requires regular turning. This causes the patient pain, and the patient and their family members want to know why turning him is necessary. Using your knowledge of second-line defenses, explain to the patient and the family why regularly turning the patient is essential. a) What adverse event is the patient at risk for if not turned on a regular basis? (1 point) b) Why is the patient at risk for the adverse event you named in part “a” if not turned regularly? Hint: the defense process involved is the body’s response to any injury, whether physical or microbial. (2 points)