A nurse is assessing a group of clients at risk of developing a pressure injury. The nurse should identify that which of the following clients is at the greatest risk?
Explanation & Rationale
Rationale: A. A client who has dementia and is incontinent of urine: This client has multiple contributing factors, cognitive impairment limits repositioning and self-care, while urinary incontinence increases skin moisture and maceration, promoting skin breakdown and pressure injury formation. B. A client who is 2 days postoperative following orthopedic surgery: Although this client may have limited mobility, they are typically on a monitored recovery path with interventions like repositioning, early ambulation, and pain management, reducing their overall risk. C. A client who has a T-tube following an open cholecystectomy: This client is generally alert, mobile with assistance, and able to communicate needs, which lowers their risk of pressure injury compared to more dependent individuals. D. A client who has had a recent myocardial infarction: This client may be monitored in bed rest initially, but cardiovascular stability and mobility often improve quickly with treatment, making their pressure injury risk moderate rather than the highest among the group.