The nurse knows that the cause of pressure ulcers includes the following factors: (Select all that apply.)

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The primary cause of pressure ulcers is, as the name suggests, pressure. However, it is more than just pressure; it is the intensity of the pressure, the length of time that the tissue is subjected to the pressure, and intrinsic and extrinsic factors that affect the tissue's ability to withstand or tolerate that pressure. Intrinsic and extrinsic factors can include nutrition status and age.

The Nurse Knows That the Cause of Pressure Ulcers Includes