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What is another term for pressure ulcer?
Decubitus ulcer
What is the primary cause of pressure ulcer?
Pressure in combination with shear and/or friction
Where does pressure ulcer typically occur?
Over a bony prominence
Test your knowledge about pressure ulcers, also known as bedsores or decubitus ulcers, and their definition as localized injuries to the skin and underlying tissues due to pressure, shear, and/or friction.
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