A patient in traction with a fractured hip is diagnosed with a stage I pressure ulcer.She asks the nurse how a pressure ulcer could occur after only 2 days of immobility.On what knowledge should the nurse base a response?

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Erythema (redness) can occur in as little as 1 to 2 hours of pressure on the skin, even in a person with healthy skin and adequate circulation. This can progress to a pressure ulcer in a relatively short amount of time.

A Patient in Traction with a Fractured Hip Is Diagnosed