Which of the Following Clients Would Be Considered at Risk

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following clients would be considered at risk for skin alterations? Select all that apply.

• A) A teenager with multiple body piercings
• B) A homosexual in a monogamous relationship
• C) A client receiving radiation therapy
• D) A client undergoing cardiac monitoring
• E) A client with diabetes

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Definitions:

Sacrum

A large, triangular bone at the base of the spine, formed by the fusion of five vertebrae, and connected to the pelvis.

Sacral Canal

The central cavity or channel within the sacrum, which runs down its center and allows for the passage of the sacral nerves.

Thoracic Cage

The thoracic cage, also known as the rib cage, is a skeleton structure that encloses the thoracic cavity, protecting the heart and lungs.

Pectoral Girdle

The skeletal framework that provides attachment for the upper limbs to the axial skeleton, consisting of the scapulae and clavicles.