A nurse is reviewing the guidelines developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) for the identification and treatment of pressure ulcers. The nurse notes that the guidelines include several categories of care
Which of the following is not necessarily one of those categories? a. Skin care c. Mechanical loading
b. Early treatment d. Nutritional assessment
D
The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) developed evidence-based guidelines for
the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers. These guidelines categorized preventive care into three
areas: 1) skin care and early treatment, 2) mechanical loading and support surfaces, and 3) education.
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