Patients who lie in bed or sit in a chair for long periods without moving are at risk for ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
pressure ulcers
A pressure ulcer is also called bedsore, pressure sore, or decubitus ulcer. It occurs from prolonged lying in bed or sitting in a chair for a long time without moving.
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