BS Nursing Health Assessment 1
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A patient with prolonged immobility develops a pressure injury. The primary mechanism of tissue damage in pressure injuries is:

A. Direct bacterial infection.
B. Friction and shear forces causing tissue deformation and ischemia.
C. Allergic reaction to bedding material.
D. Excessive moisture leading to maceration.

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  • Direct bacterial infection.
  • Friction and shear forces causing tissue deformation and ischemia.
  • Allergic reaction to bedding material.
  • Excessive moisture leading to maceration.

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