Mobility and transfersQuestion 1391 of 1700
Fowler's position raises the risk of which skin problem?
- Dry skin on the face and hands
- Friction and shear on the tailbone and buttocks
- Pressure injuries on the toes and ankles
- A rash behind the ears and neck
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Correct answer: Friction and shear on the tailbone and buttocks
As the resident slides down, the skin over the coccyx and gluteal muscles is stressed.
Source: Nursing Assistant (Reuter), 8.2: Moving and Positioning Clients
Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026