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</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</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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

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