The nurse understands that certain patients are more susceptible to pressure ulcer development. Which of the following patients would be at an increased risk? Select all that apply.

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The nurse understands that certain patients are more susceptible to pressure ulcer development. Which of the following patients would be at an increased risk?  Select all that apply.

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Patients with restricted activity, decreased sensation, very thin body types, and urinary and fecal incontinence are at increased risk for pressure ulcer development. Restricted mobility and decreased sensation can lead to prolonged pressure on skin areas without relief, thin patients have less muscle and fat to distribute pressure away from bony prominences, and incontinence can cause skin moisture that breaks down the skin barrier. Good nutrition, on the other hand, is protective against pressure ulcer development.

The Nurse Understands That Certain Patients Are More Susceptible to Pressure