Immobility is a major risk factor for pressure ulcers.In caring for the patient who is immobilized,the nurse needs to be aware that
A) Breaks in skin integrity are easy to heal.
B) Preventing a pressure ulcer is more expensive than treating one.
C) Immobilized patients can develop skin breakdown within 3 hours.
D) Pressure ulcers are caused by a sudden influx of oxygen to the tissue.
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