Which Areas of the Side-Lying Patient Are at Greatest Risk

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which areas of the side-lying patient are at greatest risk for pressure sores?

• A) Sternum, iliac crests, patellae, and lateral ears
• B) Lateral ears, lateral ribs, greater trochanters, and humeral epicondyles
• C) Occipital tuberosity, transverse processes of vertebrae, sacrum, and heels
• D) Forehead, spines of the scapulae, lesser trochanters, and fibular heads

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