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NCLEX-PN Flashcards: Skin Integrity And Pressure Injury Prevention

Study Skin Integrity And Pressure Injury Prevention in NCLEX-PN with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the key difference between shear and friction in skin breakdown?

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ANSWER

Shear: deep tissue stretch; friction: epidermal rubbing. Shear distorts underlying tissues through parallel forces, while friction abrades the superficial skin layers against external surfaces.

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A 64-year-old client is 1 day post-operative after knee replacement and needs assistance to turn in bed. The nurse notes the client slides down in bed frequently; sacral skin is intact but reddened and blanchable. Braden Scale score is 13. Current interventions include a trapeze bar and antiembolism stockings. The nurse should question which preventative measure?
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