Which body areas are at HIGHEST risk for developing pressure injuries in a patient confined to bed?

Which body areas are at HIGHEST risk for

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AThe palms and fingertips
BThe abdomen and chest
CBony prominences such as the sacrum, heels, and hips
DThe forearms

✓ Correct answer: C. Bony prominences such as the sacrum, heels, and hips Pressure injuries develop where bone lies close to the skin surface, because tissue there is compressed between bone and the mattress. The sacrum, heels, elbows, and hips are classic sites.

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