The nurse is working on a medical-surgical unit that has been participating in a research project associated with pressure ulcers.The nurse recognizes that the risk factors that predispose a patient to pressure ulcer development include

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Patients who are confused or disoriented or who have changing levels of consciousness are unable to protect themselves.The patient may feel the pressure but may not understand what to do to relieve the discomfort or to communicate that he or she is feeling discomfort.Impaired sensory perception,impaired mobility,shear,friction,and moisture are other predisposing factors.Shortness of breath,muscular pain,and a diet low in calories and fat are not included among the predisposing factors.

The Nurse Is Working on a Medical-Surgical Unit That Has