Asked by Joseph Lagoa on May 12, 2024
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Mrs.Nichols has a stage/category III pressure ulcer on her coccyx.After 2 weeks of treatment,the nurse assesses Mrs.Nichols and documents that the ulcer is smaller in size,has new granulation tissue,and appears to be healing by secondary intention.She documents Mrs.Nichols's ulcer as a stage II.Which of the following explains why this is inaccurate?
A) A healing ulcer cannot be backstaged.
B) Pressure ulcers heal by primary intention.
C) Granulation tissue indicates early regenerative stage.
D) This is not an ulcer that can be staged.
Stage/Category III
A classification degree used in various contexts, often indicating a moderate to severe level of condition or assessment.
Primary Intention
A method of healing where wounds are closed directly, typically with sutures, staples, or adhesive, allowing for quicker and more cosmetic healing.
Secondary Intention
A wound healing process where the wound is left open to heal naturally from the inside out, often resulting in larger scar formation.
- Acknowledge the distinct categories of wound recovery and the determinants impacting these processes.
- Ascertain approaches to avert complications throughout the care and healing of wounds.
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Learning Objectives
- Acknowledge the distinct categories of wound recovery and the determinants impacting these processes.
- Ascertain approaches to avert complications throughout the care and healing of wounds.
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