Which of the Following Factors Is Included When Assessing a Patient

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following factors is included when assessing a patient for the risk of pressure ulcer development? Select all that apply.

• A)sensory perception and activity level
• B)moisture
• C)mobility
• D)nutrition
• E)social interaction level

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Definitions:

Areolar Connective Tissue

A loose, fibrous tissue found throughout the body that supports and cushions organs and structures, particularly under the skin and around blood vessels and nerves.

Reticular Connective Tissue

A type of connective tissue that supports softer organs of the body with a network of thin, collagenous fibers.

Calcium Storage

The retention of calcium ions within certain tissues or organelles, important for various physiological processes including muscle contraction.

Connective Tissue

A type of body tissue that supports, connects, or separates different organs and tissues, composed of cells embedded in an extracellular matrix.