A nursing assistant notifies the nurse that a patient’s heels are a reddish color and do not return to a normal color when pressure is relieved. Which pressure-reduction device would be the best option for this situation?

Redness that does not fade when pressure is relieved is a warning sign of pressure damage, so the heels need to be kept free of pressure. Heel protectors cushion and offload the heels directly. A special bed or cushion does not target the heels as specifically, and a bed cradle mainly keeps bedding off the body.

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