A nurse assessing an immobilized patient for impaired skin integrity due to shear and friction should examine the patient's:
A) Elbows
B) Soles of the feet
C) Heels
D) Knees
Ans: C
Feedback: The coccyx and the heels are the most susceptible areas for skin breakdown due to shear and friction.
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