Asked by Jenny Blount on Apr 27, 2024
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Which client does the nurse recognize as being at greatest risk for pressure ulcers?
A) Infant with skin excoriations in the diaper region
B) Young adult with diabetes in skeletal traction
C) Middle-aged adult with quadriplegia
D) Older adult requiring use of assistive device for ambulation
Pressure Ulcers
Injuries to skin and underlying tissue resulting from prolonged pressure on the skin, commonly affecting bedridden or immobile individuals.
Quadriplegia
A condition characterized by the paralysis of all four limbs, typically resulting from injury or illness affecting the spinal cord.
Skin Excoriations
Damage or removal of part of the surface of the skin typically due to scratching or rubbing.
- Discern the causes and risk variables responsible for pressure ulcers.
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Learning Objectives
- Discern the causes and risk variables responsible for pressure ulcers.
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