Children and Young People's Nursing

at a Glance

Alan Glasper, Jim Richardson, Jane Coad

Multiple Choice: Pressure area care

Question 1. Which of the following statements is false?

(a) Pressure ulcers are caused by compression of tissues from pressure on the skin, or from pressure at bony prominences
(b) Pressure ulcers are caused by moisture on the skin
(c) Pressure ulcers develop as a result of tissue ischaemia
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