Pressure Injuries

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Which condition can lead to a lack of discomfort from prolonged pressure, increasing the risk of pressure injuries?

  • Low serum albumin levels
  • Paralysis
  • Peripheral neuropathy (correct)
  • Incontinence

Which condition leads to poor wound healing and increases the risk of pressure injuries?

  • Low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels (correct)
  • Elevated temperatures
  • Incontinence
  • Paralysis

Which factor increases metabolic needs and nutrient absorption, potentially leading to an increased risk of pressure injuries?

  • Incontinence
  • Low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels
  • Paralysis
  • Elevated temperatures (correct)

Which factor puts clients at risk for pressure injuries due to experiencing a moist, bacteria-saturated environment against their skin?

<p>Incontinence (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to malnutrition by a lack of protein, leading to edema and increasing the risk of pressure injuries?

<p>Low serum albumin levels (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor puts clients at risk for pressure injuries due to experiencing a moist, bacteria-saturated environment against their skin?

<p>Incontinence (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which condition can lead to a lack of discomfort from prolonged pressure, increasing the risk of pressure injuries?

<p>Peripheral neuropathy (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor contributes to malnutrition by a lack of protein, leading to edema and increasing the risk of pressure injuries?

<p>Low serum albumin levels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor leads to poor wound healing and increases the risk of pressure injuries?

<p>High glucose levels (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which factor puts clients at risk for pressure injuries due to lack of tissue oxygenation and perfusion of nutrients required for wound healing?

<p>Low hemoglobin and hematocrit levels (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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