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Are there risk factors that increase the chances of developing pressure ulcers?

April 26, 2017developing increase pressure risk factors Ulcers

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Are there risk factors that increase the chances of developing pressure ulcers?

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Being confined to bed or a chair without the ability to change positions is a risk factor. Other conditions can increase the chance of developing pressure ulcers as well, such as loss of bowel and bladder control, poor nutrition and lowered mental function.