The nurse is providing care for a 90 -year-old patient whose severe cognitive and mobility deficits result in the nursing diagnosis of risk for impaired skin integrity due to lack of mobility. When planning relevant assessments, the nurse should prioritize inspection of what area?

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Full inspection of the patients skin is necessary, but the coccyx and the heels are the most susceptible areas for skin breakdown due to shear and friction.

The Nurse Is Providing Care for a 90 -Year-Old Patient