Factors that contribute to pressure ulcer formation include which of the following? (Select all that apply. )
A)Friction
B)Shear
C)Turning every 2 hours
D)Malnutrition
E)Impaired mobility

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Factors that contribute to pressure ulcer formation are both extrinsic (e.g. ,moisture,friction,and shear)and intrinsic (e.g. ,malnutrition,loss of sensation,impaired mobility,aging skin,impaired mental status,infection,incontinence,and low arteriolar pressure).Turning every 2 hours is a measure to prevent ulcer formation,not a factor that contributes to it.

Factors That Contribute to Pressure Ulcer Formation Include Which of the Following