Mrs. Lee stays in bed most of the day. Which area should the nurse aide check most closely for pressure injury because bone is close to the skin there?

• A.The sacrum at the base of the spine
• B.The soft muscle of the upper arm
• C.The front of the thigh over muscle
• D.The palm of the hand when resting

Why

The sacrum is a bony area with little padding, so pressure cuts off blood flow quickly when a person lies on the back. The arm, thigh, and palm have more muscle or less constant pressure and are lower risk.

Content outline: Physical Care Skills - Skin Care: Pressure Injury Prevention · From the Physical Care Skills practice bank (PC-091).

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