A nurse monitors older adults at an assisted living facility for pressure ulcers. Which of the following older adult is at highest risk for a pressure ulcer?
A) The obese older adult with continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask
B) The frail older adult with a hearing aid
C) The older adult undergoing therapy for a weak hand
D) The older adult preparing to walk a half marathon
Ans: A
Medical devices that are commonly associated with increased risk for pressure ulcers include masks, orthotics, tubing, immobilizers, stockings or boots, nasogastric tubes, cervical collars or braces, and tracheostomy tubes and ties. People who are unable to move around independently are at high risk for pressure ulcers, not those who move and participate in physical activities.
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