STANDARDIZED PATIENT CASE - POGOe

The elderly: Many older adults have missing teeth or do not have teeth. ... Look for any areas that appear swollen, especially the ankles, feet, and hands. The elbows, the back of the head, the heels, the hips, and the area at the base of the spine should be inspected for redness, the first sign of a pressure ulcer. This last point is most ... ................
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