The nurse is making recommendations to the plan of care for a patient who has limited mobility. The nurse understands that this patient is at highest risk for which of these skin conditions?
a. Melanoma
b. Pressure ulcer
c. Rashes
d. Venous stasis ulcer
ANS: B
The older patient with limited mobility is especially prone to developing pressure ulcers.
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