Which Areas of a Supine Patient Are at Greatest Risk

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which areas of a supine patient are at greatest risk for pressure sores?

• A) Occipital tuberosity, spines of the scapula, sacrum, and heels
• B) Acromions, lateral epicondyles, anterior iliac crests, and metatarsal heads
• C) Posterior iliac crests, mandibular condyles, patellae, and medial malleoli
• D) Inferior angles of the scapula, tibial tubercle, and transverse processes of the vertebrae

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