Question

question 10 (mandatory) (1 point) tanya begins a slow recovery. she has to be turned in the bed every 2 hours to prevent the formation of decubitus ulcers. she has lost 6 pounds of weight over the next 3 weeks, despite nasogastric feeding of 5000 calories per day. she is placed on i.v. antibiotic treatment. after 9 weeks, procedures were done to help with regenerating areas of skin. question for case study b: why is she at risk of decubitus ulcers? (may do a internet search about this) not being able to walk causes decrease blood circulation that will ultimately result in ulcers patients with skin graft will always have this as a side effect being bedridden causes her body weight to be continously pressed against a firm surface which cuts off blood supply to those skin cells which leads to cell death its her severe burn that puts her at risk for this type of ulcer

Explanation:

Decubitus ulcers, also known as bed - sores, occur when pressure on the skin cuts off blood supply to skin cells, leading to cell death. Bedridden patients are at high risk as their body weight is continuously pressed against a firm surface. Tanya's need to be turned every 2 hours indicates she is bedridden, which is the main risk factor here.

Answer:

being bedridden causes her body weight to be continuously pressed against a firm surface which cuts off blood supply to those skin cells which leads to cell death