The nurse is completing a skin assessment at the beginning of the shift and will pay particular attention to which areas of the body that are most prone to skin breakdown? Select all that apply.

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Areas most prone to skin breakdown, especially in immobile patients, include bony prominences where the skin is in close proximity to bone, such as the heels and sacrum. These areas bear the weight and pressure when a person is lying down or sitting for prolonged periods, increasing the risk of pressure ulcers.

The Nurse Is Completing a Skin Assessment at the Beginning