When caring for a client at high risk for sacral pressure injury, which intervention is most effective in preventing skin breakdown?
✓ Correct Answer: Option C
Frequent repositioning (every 2 hours for bed-bound clients) redistributes pressure and prevents prolonged compression of capillaries, which is the most effective strategy to prevent pressure injury formation.
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