A 76-year-old client with a pressure ulcer forming on the coccyx asks the nurse why a sore has developed. What should the nurse respond?
1. Baths rather than showers can cause the skin to degenerate.
2. Sitting for prolonged periods contributes to ulcers.
3. Too much activity causes gravity ulcers.
4. A high-protein diet contributes to ulcer formation.
Answer: 2
1. Neither baths nor showers contribute to the formation of ulcers.
2. Because the older client experiences decreased peripheral circulation and skin becomes more fragile and dry, sitting for prolonged periods can cause pressure ulcers on bony surfaces.
3. Pressure ulcers do not form from gravity.
4. A high-protein diet is helpful in rebuilding tissues.
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