Which Areas Are Especially Prone to Pressure Sores in a Patient

question 8

Multiple Choice

Which areas are especially prone to pressure sores in a patient who is wheelchair dependent?

• A) The mandible and knees
• B) Acromions and dorsal surfaces of the feet
• C) Ischial tuberosities and olecranon processes
• D) Tibial tubercles and the occiput

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