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. 2014 Aug;26(7):14.
doi: 10.7748/nop.26.7.14.s19.

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Jo Jennings  1 , Jane Buswell
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Jo Jennings et al. Nurs Older People. 2014 Aug.

Abstract

Nurses are often faced with the complex challenge of preventing pressure ulcers and patient falls. Risk assessment and providing the right pressure-redistributing mattresses combined with correct use of bed rails is essential.

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