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The nurse is working on a medical-surgical unit that has been participating in a research project associated with pressure injuries.The nurse recognizes that the risk factors that predispose a patient to pressure injury development include which of the following?
A) A diet low in calories and fat.
B) Alteration in level of consciousness.
C) Shortness of breath.
D) Muscular pain.
Risk Factors
Variables or conditions that increase the likelihood of developing a disease or injury.
Pressure Injury
Damage to the skin and underlying tissue caused by prolonged pressure, often occurring in bed-ridden or immobilized individuals.
Level Of Consciousness
A measure of a person's wakefulness, awareness, and responsiveness to their environment, often used to assess and monitor patients' neurological status.
- Comprehend the contributing factors and strategies to avert the formation of pressure sores.
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Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the contributing factors and strategies to avert the formation of pressure sores.
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