Factors that contribute to pressure ulcer formation include which of the following? (Select all that apply.)
a. Friction
b. Shear
c. Turning every 2 hours
d. Malnutrition
e. Impaired mobility
A, B, D, E
Factors that contribute to pressure ulcer formation are both extrinsic (e.g., moisture, friction, shear) and intrinsic (e.g., malnutrition, loss of sensation, impaired mobility, aging skin, impaired mental status, infection, incontinence, low arteriolar pressure).
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