Mrs. Harris is a thin, 84-year-old widow who is a resident of a long-term care nursing facility. She had a CVA 1 ½ years ago and suffers from right hemiplegia and dementia. She is also incontinent of urine and stool and is confined to her bed or wheelchair. She recently had a bout of pneumonia and was admitted to acute care. She has now returned to the nursing home, having lost 7 lbs over the last three weeks. She is very weak and her blood work indicates that she is anemic. What factors indicate that Mrs. Harris is at risk for the development of decubitus ulcers? Include a brief reason for each factor. What factors indicate that Mrs. Harris is at risk for the development of contractures? Include a brief reason for each factor. What measures would be appropriate in the management of her care with regard to these two potential complications – decubitus ulcers and contractures? Include a brief reason for each measure.

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Mrs. Harris is a thin, 84-year-old widow who is a resident of a long-term care nursing facility. She had a CVA 1 ½ years ago and suffers from right hemiplegia and dementia. She is also incontinent of urine and stool and is confined to her bed or wheelchair. She recently had a bout of pneumonia and was admitted to acute care. She has now returned to the nursing home, having lost 7 lbs over the last three weeks. She is very weak and her blood work indicates that she is anemic.

What factors indicate that Mrs. Harris is at risk for the development of decubitus ulcers? Include a brief reason for each factor.
What factors indicate that Mrs. Harris is at risk for the development of contractures? Include a brief reason for each factor.
What measures would be appropriate in the management of her care with regard to these two potential complications – decubitus ulcers and contractures? Include a brief reason for each measure.

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