An older client who is a resident in a long term care facility has been
bedridden for a week. Which finding should the nurse identify as a
client risk factor for pressure ulcers?
A) Generalized dry skin.
B) Localized dry skin on lower extremities.
C) Red flush over entire skin surface.
D) Rashes in the axillary, groin, and skin fold regions
D) Rashes in the axillary, groin, and skin fold regions
Immobility, constant contact with bed clothing, and excessive heat
and moisture in areas where air flow is limited contributes to bacterial
and fungal growth, which increases the risk for rashes (D), skin
bedridden for a week. Which finding should the nurse identify as a
client risk factor for pressure ulcers?
A) Generalized dry skin.
B) Localized dry skin on lower extremities.
C) Red flush over entire skin surface.
D) Rashes in the axillary, groin, and skin fold regions
D) Rashes in the axillary, groin, and skin fold regions
Immobility, constant contact with bed clothing, and excessive heat
and moisture in areas where air flow is limited contributes to bacterial
and fungal growth, which increases the risk for rashes (D), skin
