Multiple Choice
The nurse is caring for a patient who is immobile.Why is the nurse aware that the patient is at risk for impaired skin integrity?
A) Pressure reduces circulation to affected tissue.
B) Patients with limited caloric intake develop thicker skin.
C) Inadequate blood flow leads to decreased tissue ischemia.
D) Local nerve damage leads to pain sensation.
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