A client is hospitalized due to complications of immobility. The laboratory results indicate the client has developed septicemia. Which factor does the nurse recognize as causing septicemia?

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Septicemia, a severe bloodstream infection, can be caused by bacteria entering the bloodstream through open wounds, such as pressure injuries. In immobile patients, pressure injuries are a common complication due to prolonged pressure on the skin, reducing blood flow and leading to skin breakdown.

A Client Is Hospitalized Due to Complications of Immobility