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