27th July 2023

An 87 year old woman with a background of Parkinson’s disease is admitted from a care home following an unwitnessed fall.

An 87 year old woman with a background of Parkinson’s disease is admitted from a care home following an unwitnessed fall. On examination, her right leg is shortened and externally rotated. An X-ray done on admission showed a right neck of femur fracture, and she underwent surgery promptly.

Following her surgery, which of the following is NOT a preventative measure to reduce the risk and incidence of pressure ulcers?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.