A resident on bed rest develops redness over the sacrum. What should be your first response?

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Increase the frequency of turning and repositioning and report to the nurse. Increased turning and repositioning and reporting to the nurse are critical to prevent pressure ulcer development. Lotion can trap moisture and worsen breakdown. Heat increases blood flow to an already vulnerable area. Diet changes are not the immediate intervention for early pressure signs; pressure relief is.