A patient with quadriplegia presents to the outpatient clinic with an ischial wound that extends through the epidermis into the dermis.When documenting the depth of the wound,how would the nurse classify it?

A) Partial-thickness wound
B) Penetrating wound
C) Superficial wound
D) Full-thickness wound

Ischial Wound

A pressure sore or ulcer that occurs on the ischium, part of the pelvic bone, often as a result of prolonged sitting or pressure in individuals with limited mobility.

Partial-Thickness Wound

A type of injury where the damage extends through the epidermis and possibly into, but not through, the dermis layer of the skin.

Epidermis

The outermost layer of the skin, serving as a protective barrier against environmental factors.