If a pressure ulcer is over a bony prominence, the person is at risk for
A) Diabetes
B) Fractured bones
C) Osteomyelitis
D) Bruising

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Pressure ulcers over bony prominences can lead to osteomyelitis, which is a bone infection. This can be very serious and requires prompt treatment. Diabetes, fractured bones, and bruising may all be factors that contribute to the development of pressure ulcers, but they are not direct risks associated with pressure ulcers over bony prominences.

If a Pressure Ulcer Is Over a Bony Prominence, the Person