List five types of patients who are at high risk for pressure ulcer development.
What will be an ideal response?
· Elderly
· Very thin
· Overweight
· Immobile
· Incontinent
· Debilitated
· Poorly nourished
· Disoriented
· Confined to bed or chair
· Dehydrated
· Circulation-impaired
· In prolonged contact with moisture
· Subjected to shearing
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