Poor _____ ___________ decreases the patient's ability to feel the sensation of pressure or discomfort
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
sensory perception
Immobility and inactivity reduce the patient's ability or desire to independently change position. Poor sensory perception decreases the patient's ability to feel the sensation of pressure or dis-comfort.
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1. "Bleeding has occurred between the skull and the covering of the brain.". 2. "Bleeding has occurred in the center of the brain.". 3. "Bleeding has occurred between the layers of the scalp.". 4. "Bleeding is occurring between the brain and its covering.".
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1. Health services are provided in one location that also has social activities. Transportation is provided if you need it. 2. A doctor will come to your home if you become ill. 3. It is a housing community where everyone eats their meals together. 4. It is a townhouse community where everyone socializes together and you can get home care if you need it.