Nur 257 hesi comp exam 3 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

Which change in sleep patterns is most likely to occur in an older adult? - Has a decline in stage 4 sleep The nurse is developing the plan of care for an older client who is immobile and at risk for pressure ulcers. Which contributing factor should the nurse include in the nursing diagnosis, "risk for altered skin integrity?" - tissue ischemia Prolonged, intense pressure affects cellular metabolism by impeding capillary blood flow to tissue over weight-bearing bony prominences, resulting in...