Patients at risk for complications and/or injury from improper positioning include patients with which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
A)Poor nutrition
B)Loss of sensation
C)Impaired muscle development
D)Poor circulation
E)None of above

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Some patients are at high risk for complications from improper positioning and have increased risk for injury during transfer.Examples include patients with poor nutrition, poor circulation, loss of sensation, alterations in bone formation or joint mobility, and impaired muscle development.

Patients at Risk for Complications And/or Injury from Improper Positioning