Question # 33

When developing a patient-centered plan for a malnourished elderly patient with a Stage 4 pressure injury, what goal should take priority?

Options:

A.

Complete wound closure within 4 weeks

B.

Optimize nutrition (protein intake 1.25–1.5 g/kg/day) and pressure offloading to support healing

C.

Refer immediately to plastic surgery for flap coverage

D.

Focus solely on pain management with opioids

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