When caring for a 5-year-old in traction, the nurse is conducting a skin examination for signs of pressure ulcers. Particular attention should be paid to which of the following areas?
A) Sacral area
B) Hip area
C) Occiput
D) Upper arm
C
Response:
Common sites of pressure ulcers in hospitalized children include the occiput and toes. Children who require wheelchairs for mobility demonstrate pressure ulcers in the sacral or hip area more frequently. The upper arm is not a common site for pressure ulcers.
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