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Which condition is most likely to occur in the legs of a bedridden patients?
Deep vein thrombosis and pressure sores
Is rain more likely to occur in areas with high pressure or low pressure?
Rain is more likely to occur in areas with low pressure.
Q Why individuals should not be dragged and the relationship of this to the prevention of pressure sores?
Dragging a person across the bed creates friction which injures the skin and makes pressure sores more likely.
Do someone has to have sores in the mouth to pass on oral herpes?
They would have to have cold sores, which more commonly occur on the out side of the mouth. It's more likely for oral herpes (cold sores) to be passed on via oral sex while there are any signs of a break out.
Can surgery be performed more than once on the same wound such as a sacral pressure wound?
Yes. Debridement of pressure sores (decubitus ulcers) can occur many times, if need be.
Can you get cold sores in the nostril?
Cold sores are painful blisters that can be found inside the mouth, on the face and even in or on the nose. You can actually find them anywhere on your body, including genital parts!
What is the prognosis for canker sores?
There is no cure for canker sores. They do not get larger or occur more frequently with age.
When are women most likely to develop canker sores?
Women are more likely to have canker sores during their premenstrual period.
What are the different types of mouth sores that can occur?
There are several types of mouth sores that can occur, including canker sores, cold sores, and oral thrush. Canker sores are small ulcers that appear inside the mouth, cold sores are caused by the herpes virus and appear on the lips, and oral thrush is a fungal infection that can develop on the tongue and inside the cheeks.
What are infected pressure sores on the skin called?
Infected pressure sores on the skin are commonly referred to as pressure ulcers or bedsores. These wounds can develop when there is prolonged pressure on the skin, leading to tissue damage and subsequent infection. Prompt treatment and prevention are crucial to managing pressure sores effectively.
Name 3 areas most at risk from pressure sores?
The 3 areas most at risk from pressure sores are the sacrum, coccyx, and the hips.
Are pressure sores caused by brushing your hair to much?
No
