What percentage of water accounts for the total body weight?
A. 50%
B. 70%
C. 80%
D. 60%
Answer: D. 60%
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____________________ elevates an area of the body off the surface of the bed to prevent pressure.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).