Which patient is at greatest risk for developing a pressure ulcer?

A) Young adult paraplegic with pneumonia
B) Middle age adult that can turn by self in bed
C) Teenager with a sprained ankle on crutches
D) Middle-age adult with breast cancer

Pressure Ulcer

A localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure.

Paraplegic With Pneumonia

A condition in which a person with paralysis of the lower limbs also suffers from an infection of the lungs.

Breast Cancer

A malignant tumor that develops from breast cells, which can spread to other parts of the body if not treated. It's one of the most common cancers affecting women, but it can also occur in men.