Which client does the nurse recognize as being at greatest risk for pressure ulcers?

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The client at greatest risk for pressure sores is the one with a lack of sensory perception at the site (e.g.,quadriplegia).The infant with disruption to the skin from diaper rash is at risk for skin infection but not for a pressure sore.The young adult with diabetes is at increased risk for delayed wound healing but not likely for a pressure sore because he would shift weight in bed and respond to discomfort of pressure on a bony site.The older adult is normally at risk for pressure injury,but when mobile,even with an assistive device,the risk is minimal.

Which Client Does the Nurse Recognize as Being at Greatest