An OTA is working with a client who has a spinal cord injury. The client has developed a pressure injury due to the use of an inappropriate cushion. Although the client appeared to be positioned appropriately, over time, bone was rubbing against the stable tissue during transfers, resulting in the wound. Which of the following would most likely match this description?

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Shear forces occur when tissue layers move in opposite directions. In this case, during transfers, the bone was moving in a different direction than the stable tissue, leading to the development of a pressure injury over time. Friction, maceration, and irritation could all lead to skin breakdown but do not match the description provided in the scenario.

An OTA Is Working with a Client Who Has a Spinal