When caring for an older woman who developed a 5-cm pressure ulcer on her sacrum because of being immobilized and incontinent, an appropriate expected outcome for the problem of altered skin integrity...

When caring for an older woman who developed a 5-cm pressure ulcer on her sacrum because of being immobilized and incontinent, an appropriate expected outcome for the problem of altered skin integrity would be:

1. “Patient will be able to ambulate to the bathroom with minimal assistance.” 2. “Turning and repositioning schedules will be provided for the staff.”

3. “Patient will demonstrate a decrease in size of the ulcer within 1 week.”

4. “Family will be able to provide protein-rich foods during the hospital stay.”