Question

Mrs.Latha, 55 years obese lady diagnosed to have ARDS is treated with prone ventilation. The pressure ulcer risk areas to be protected are 1) Forehead 2) Abdomen 3) Heel 4) Knees

Answer 1

Abdomen

Explanation:

Pressure ulcers are mainly because of constant pressure at that point of the body due to constant weight bearing.. So here if she is obese and lying in prone position... abdomen is the risk area for ulcers.