What are the key factors that contribute to pressure ulcers

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Assignment:

Linda a 78 yo patient has arrived from the ICU to your med surgical unit. During your assessment you discover that she had a grade 3 decubitus ulcer in the buttocks region:

What are the key factors that contribute to pressure ulcers?
What are nursing interventions to treat and prevent it from worsening?
What are the best practices in pressure ulcer prevention?

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