Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 93%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
An older adult client in a long-term care facility had a stroke 4 weeks ago and has been unable to move independently since that time.The nurse caring for her should observe for which of the following findings that indicates a complication of immobility?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A reddened sacral area signals a potential pressure ulcer, a common immobility complication.