Question # 24

Which factor is the primary mechanical cause of a typical pressure injury?

Options:

A.

Bacterial colonization of intact skin as the initiating event

B.

Sustained pressure and shear that deform soft tissue and occlude capillary flow

C.

Isolated micronutrient deficiency without mechanical loading

D.

Primary autoimmune attack on the dermis

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