The Nurse Is Caring for a Client Who Is at High

question 3

Multiple Choice

The nurse is caring for a client who is at high risk for pressure injury formation because of which factors? Select all that apply.

• A)The client is often incontinent of urine.
• B)The client uses a wheelchair occasionally.
• C)The client is vegan.
• D)The client has severe arthritis and has trouble being placed in a lateral position.
• E)The client attempts to change position every 15 minutes when sitting in a chair.

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Definitions:

Carbohydrate

A class of organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, primarily used by the body for energy and structural purposes.

Lipid

Lipids are a broad group of naturally occurring molecules that include fats, oils, waxes, and certain vitamins, characterized by their insolubility in water but solubility in organic solvents.

Nucleic Acid

Macromolecules, such as DNA or RNA, composed of nucleotides that carry genetic information or are involved in controlling cellular processes.

Protein

Large biomolecules consisting of one or more long chains of amino acids, essential for structure, function, and regulation of the body's cells, tissues, and organs.