Mrs. Moore, a 69-year-old client, is emaciated. The nurse aide takes precautionary measures in order to prevent which of the following problems in skin integrity?

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Pressure sores are a concern with emaciated clients. Factors that contribute to the formation of pressure ulcers include the following: immobility, prolonged inadequate nutrition that causes weight loss, muscle atrophy, and loss of subcutaneous tissue; fecal and urinary incontinence; decreased mental status; diminished sensation; excessive body heat; and advanced age.

Mrs Moore, a 69-Year-Old Client, Is Emaciated