The nurse is caring for an immobile patient who is 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 140 pounds. In planning care for the patient, which of the following does the nurse understand is the patient's risk level for developing a pressure ulcer?
a. Minimal
b. Low
c. Moderate
d. High
ANS: D
The patient is very thin and is immobile, which makes the patient high risk for developing a pressure ulcer.
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