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    Ati nurs100 physical assessment proctored exam

    A nurse is reviewing the medical record of a client who has a urinary tract infection (UTI). Which of the following findings should the nurse recognize as a risk factor for pressure ulcer?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. Being male is not a significant risk factor for developing pressure ulcers. Pressure ulcers are more related to factors like immobility, nutritional status, and circulation. B. Immobility is a major risk factor for pressure ulcer development. Clients who are immobile or confined to bed, especially for prolonged periods, are at higher risk due to continuous pressure on certain body areas, leading to skin breakdown. C. Adequate hydration helps maintain skin integrity and is not a risk factor for pressure ulcers. Dehydration, rather than adequate hydration, can contribute to skin breakdown. D. Anemia can impact tissue oxygenation, but immobility is a more direct risk factor for pressure ulcer development. Although anemia can slow healing, immobility leads to constant pressure on the skin, causing tissue breakdown and ulceration.

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