While inspecting the skin of an older patient on bedrest the licensed nurse notes several new long scratches along the back and buttocks. What should the nurse suspect as being the cause of these wounds?
A) Mattress tears
B) Wrinkled bed sheets
C) Rough edges on bed clothes
D) Long fingernails of the primary caregiver

Question

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The long scratches are likely caused by the long fingernails of the primary caregiver, as they are consistent with the appearance of scratches rather than tears or wrinkles from bedding.

While Inspecting the Skin of an Older Patient on Bedrest