When Admitting a Patient with a Stage III Pressure Ulcers

When admitting a patient with a stage III pressure ulcers on both heels, which information obtained by the nurse is of most concern?

A) The patient takes corticosteroids daily for rheumatoid arthritis.
B) The patient has had the heel ulcers for the last 6 months.
C) The patient has several old incisions that have formed keloids.
D) The patient's admission oral temperature is 102° F.

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