Which of the following clients have an increased risk for the developm

Which of the following clients have an increased risk for the development of a pressure ulcer? (Select all that apply.)

1. A 35-year-old motorcycle accident victim who has been comatose for 5 months
2. A 75-year-old client with type 2 diabetes with neuropathy in his feet
3. A 64-year-old client experiencing anorexia after hip replacement surgery
4. A 70-year-old client diagnosed with advanced Alzheimer’s disease
5. A 40-year-old client with osteoarthritis who has been in bed with the flu
6. A 25-year-old client in the terminal stages of brain cancer

ANSWER

ANS: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6
Any client experiencing decreased mobility, decreased sensory perception, fecal or urinary incon-tinence, and/or poor nutrition is at risk for pressure ulcer development. The only option that does not represent one of the risk factors is the client dealing with the flu.