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Decubitus Ulcer Case Summary

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The patient is a 70-year-old female who is brought to the emergency room by her doctor because she has a decubitus ulcer nuclear. The daughter states clearly that she can no longer care for her mother. The patient's medical history is significant for hypertension, diabetes, previous CVA (which left her with left-sided weakness), and coronary artery disease. Her medications include antihypertensive medicines, as well as Plavix. Her physical exam reveals her to have left-sided weakness. The left arm is contracted. She is awake, alert and oriented. There are no other focal findings other than she does have a stage II 2 cm decubitus ulcer on her buttock, which the daughter claims occurred after a long car ride. The patient's laboratory

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