Which Areas of a Prone Patient Are at Greatest Risk

question 20

Multiple Choice

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

• A) Occipital tuberosity, sternum, sacrum, and heels
• B) Dorsum of the feet, spines of the scapulae, patellae, and spinous processes of the vertebrae
• C) Acromion processes, forehead, crests of the tibias, and dorsum of the feet
• D) Ears, greater trochanters, ischial tuberosities, and heels

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