Multiple Choice
Immobility is a major risk factor for pressure ulcers.In caring for the patient who is immobilized,the nurse needs to be aware of which of the following?
A) Breaks in skin integrity are easy to heal.
B) Preventing a pressure ulcer is more expensive than treating one.
C) A 30-degree lateral position is recommended
D) Pressure ulcers are caused by a sudden influx of oxygen to the tissue.
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