STUDY QUESTION AND ANSWER.

An elderly disabled patient sits ,rocking, and sleeps in his chair all day.This patient will most likely develop a pressure ulcer because?.

A. poor nutrition and inadequate fluid intake.

B.Chronic disease.

C.Shearing forces.

D. Edema.

Correct answer is C.

Rationale: Sitting in a chair for a long time can cause pressure ulcer due to shearing force. Edema ,chronic disease, poor nutrition can be contributing factors but the culprit is sitting in the chair for a long time without repositioning frequently.