The nurse is providing care for a patient with limited mobility. The nurse notes that the head of the patient's bed is frequently at 45 degrees of elevation and the patient is slouched in the bed. Which area of the patient needs to be inspected carefully?

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When a patient is slouched in bed at a 45-degree angle, there is increased pressure on the coccyx and buttocks, making them susceptible to pressure ulcers.

The Nurse Is Providing Care for a Patient with Limited