A 70-year-old male nursing home resident developed a dermal pressure ulcer.This condition is most often caused by (select all that apply):
A) Shearing forces
B) Friction
C) Moisture
D) Unrelieved pressure
E) High-carbohydrate diet

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Pressure ulcers are ischemic ulcers resulting from unrelieved pressure, shearing forces, friction, and moisture.A high-carbohydrate diet is not a factor in development of pressure ulcers.

A 70-Year-Old Male Nursing Home Resident Developed a Dermal Pressure