One of your regular patients has dementia and is mostly immobile. While cleaning them, you notice that their buttocks have become dark red. You're concerned this is a pressure sore. What should you do to help this patient? Select all that apply.
A) There is nothing you should do - assessing pressure sores is outside your scope as a CNA
B) Massage the area to increase blood flow and promote healing
C) Observe the area and inform the nurse of your findings
D) Reposition the patient to take pressure off the area