When there is sustained skin pressure, especially over bony prominences, pressure ulcers may form as a result of:
a. heat from pressure.
b. collapse of blood vessels.
c. friction from pressure.
d. collapse of skin tissue.
B
A pressure ulcer occurs when there is sufficient pressure to collapse the blood vessels.
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A) Sodium B) Potassium C) Chloride D) Magnesium
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a. It outlaws discrimination on the job be-cause of disabilities. b. It requires state governments to fund disa-bility services. c. It prohibits discrimination in government services to the disabled. d. It requires all buildings to be retrofitted to allow access. e. It provides funding for barrier-free build-ings and parks.