Asked by Faith Hoppe on May 21, 2024
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The nurse is working on a medical-surgical unit that has been participating in a research project associated with pressure ulcers. Which risk factor will the nurse assess for that predisposes a patient to pressure ulcer development?
A) Decreased level of consciousness
B) Adequate dietary intake
C) Shortness of breath
D) Muscular pain
Pressure Ulcers
Areas of skin and underlying tissue damage caused by prolonged pressure, often affecting immobile patients.
Decreased Consciousness
A reduced level of awareness and responsiveness to the environment, which can range from drowsiness to coma.
Risk Factor
Any internal or external variable that makes a person or group more vulnerable to illness or an unhealthy event.
- Assess risk factors for pressure ulcer development.
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Learning Objectives
- Assess risk factors for pressure ulcer development.
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