____________ Are Defined as Localized Injury to the Skin And/or

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Short Answer

____________ are defined as localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue,usually over a bony prominence,as a result of pressure,or pressure in combination with shear and/or friction.

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Definitions:

Swelling

An abnormal enlargement of a body part or area due to fluid accumulation or inflammation.

Tetanus Toxoid

A vaccine used to prevent tetanus by generating an immune response without causing the disease.

Puncture Wound

A deep wound caused by a pointed object piercing the skin.

Blistered Area

A region of skin showing blisters, which are fluid-filled bumps resulting from friction, burns, or other irritations.