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  1. Ageing reduces the skin’s tolerance, with an increased risk of pressure injuries.1
  2. What intrinsic factor can can contribute to a higher risk of pressure injuries?1
  3. What stage pressure injury can have partial thickness loss of epidermis, dermis?1
  4. If a client is at high risk, how often should skin assessments be done?1
  5. Slough is dead tissue that can be yellow, green, grey or brown.1
  6. The hypodermis is?1
  7. Clients with diabetes are at a higher risk of pressure injuries because of increased sensation in their feet.1
  8. When a client is confined to bed, where can pressure injuries develop?1
  9. What is the upper or outer layer of skin called?1
  10. Minimising the risk of infection is a way to prevent pressure injuries.1
  11. What stage pressure injury can have full thickness loss with exposed bone or musle?1
  12. What devices should never be used?1
  13. The 30 degree tilt is useful when positioning a client.1
  14. Non-blanchable erythema is which stage of pressure injury?1
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