Asked by el señor brenzo on Jun 26, 2024
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A client developed a stage IV pressure ulcer to his sacrum 6 weeks ago,and now the ulcer appears to be a shallow crater involving only partial skin loss.What would the nurse now classify the pressure ulcer as?
A) Stage I pressure ulcer, healing
B) Stage II pressure ulcer, healing
C) Stage III pressure ulcer, healing
D) Stage IV pressure ulcer, healing
Stage IV Pressure Ulcer
A severe wound caused by prolonged pressure, typically occurring in bedridden patients, reaching into muscle and bone and often leading to significant tissue damage.
Shallow Crater
A depression or cavity in a surface, typically having a small depth in relation to its diameter.
Partial Skin Loss
A condition wherein a portion of the skin's surface is damaged or eroded, often due to injury, burn, or another medical condition.
- Gain knowledge of the treatments and objectives for the various levels of pressure ulcers.
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Learning Objectives
- Gain knowledge of the treatments and objectives for the various levels of pressure ulcers.
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