Anemia predisposes a client to pressure ulcers as a result of:
A. Increased sedation
B. Edematous tissues
C. Reduced tensile strength
D. Diminished oxygen to the tissues
D
D. Decreased hemoglobin reduces oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood and the amount of oxygen available to the tissues, increasing the risk of pressure ulcers.
A. Anemia does not cause increased sedation.
B. Anemia does not cause edematous tissue.
C. Anemia does not cause reduced tensile strength.
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