Which action supports preventing ulcers in caregivers?

• A. Encourage continuous standing
• B. Limit hydration
• C. Restrict mobility
• D. Assist with ADL and prevent ulcers

Answer: (D)

Preventing ulcers hinges on reducing prolonged pressure and promoting movement, skin monitoring, and protective support. When a caregiver assists with activities of daily living, they help reposition and transfer the person, encourage regular movement, and enable early detection of skin changes. This reduces sustained loading on vulnerable areas like the sacrum, heels, and elbows and allows the use of pressure-relieving surfaces or padding as needed. Keeping up with hydration and skin checks supports tissue health, but actions that promote staying in one position—like continuous standing or restricting mobility—actually increase risk by concentrating pressure and decreasing tissue tolerance. Limiting hydration similarly diminishes tissue resilience. So assisting with ADLs and preventing ulcers directly addresses how to keep tissues protected while promoting safe movement and monitoring.