The nurse is planning care for her patients and is concerned about skin breakdown and delayed wound healing.Which of the following patients are likely to be at a higher risk for wound healing should they develop a pressure ulcer? (Select all that apply.)

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Risk factors that delay wound healing include age (older adults have a diminished inflammatory response),obesity,diabetes,compromised circulation,malnutrition,immunosuppressive therapy,chemotherapy,and high levels of stress.An elderly female is at risk due to her age even though she is mobile; a diabetic is at risk especially if in traction; the teenager on chemotherapy is at risk due to the chemotherapy,which can also affect nutrition status.The elderly man has two risk factors: his age and circulatory status.The woman with lupus may not be on immunosuppressive therapy and has no age-related risk factors.

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