Free PN NCLEX Practice Questions Practice Question
Which client is at highest risk for developing a pressure ulcer?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: 75 year-old with left sided paresthesia who is incontinent of urine and stool. Risk factors for pressure ulcers include: immobility, absence of sensation, decreased LOC, poor nutrition and hydration, skin moisture, incontinence, increased age, decreased immune response. This client has the greatest number of risk factors.
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