The leg rests of a client's wheelchair are adjusted too short. This increases the client's risk for which of the following?
A. Skin breakdown of the popliteal fossa
B. Skin breakdown of the ischial tuberosity
C. Skin breakdown of the heel of the foot
D. Skin breakdown at the scapula
ANS: B
If the knees are too high, increased pressure at the ischial tuberosities puts the client at risk for skin breakdown and pelvic deformity.
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