Posted: January 11th, 2018

Pressure ulcers : 3 alarming risk factors

Which of the following patients is at greatest risk for developing pressure ulcers?

A. An alert, chronic arthritic patient treated with steroids and aspirin
B. An 88-year old incontinent patient with gastric cancer who is confined to his bed at home
C. An apathetic 63-year old COPD patient receiving nasal oxygen via cannula
D. A confused 78-year old patient with congestive heart failure (CHF) who requires assistance to get out of bed.