A patient with anemia is at risk for developing pressure ulcers as a result of which of the following?
a. Increased sedation
b. Edematous tissues
c. Reduced tensile strength
d. Diminished oxygen to the tissues
D
Decreased hemoglobin reduces the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood and the amount of oxygen available to the tissues, thus increasing the risk for pressure ulcers. Anemia does not cause increased sedation, edematous tissue, or reduced tensile strength.
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