A frail elderly client prefers to lie in the left
lateral position. What parts of their body should you observe carefully for
signs of pressure ulcers?

Question

A frail elderly client prefers to lie in the left
     lateral position. What parts of their body should you observe carefully for
     signs of pressure ulcers?

Answer

Left shoulder, back of head, base of spine.

Answer

Left hip, base of spine, left ear.

Answer

Left hip, left shoulder, left ear.

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Shoulder blades, base of spine, right hip.

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