Pressure injuries can occur as a result of:
a. failure to assess the patient's skin integrity during the perioperative period.
b. being elderly and having a general anaesthetic.
c. being overweight, irrespective of positional aids used.
d. the physical forces used to maintain a patient's position during surgery.
ANS: D
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