Asked by Stephanie Marin on Apr 25, 2024

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In which stage of pressure ulcers are there necrotic layers of the skin?

A) Stage 1
B) Stage 2
C) Stage 3
D) Stage 4

Necrotic Layers

Dead cell layers that result from the death of tissue, often due to injury, infection, or lack of blood flow.

Stage 3

Refers to a classification level in diseases, indicating a more advanced state, often used in cancer staging.

Stage 1

Often used to express the initial phase of a condition or disease, indicating a relatively mild or early stage.

  • Identify the differences among multiple types of skin lesions and their clinical symptoms.
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Isabel Aguilar7 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
The necrotic layers of the skin are present in Stage 4 pressure ulcers, which are the most advanced and severe stage of pressure ulcers. In Stage 4, the ulcer extends through all layers of the skin, exposing muscle or bone, and there may be necrotic tissue present. In Stage 1, there is no visible ulcer, only persistent redness. In Stage 2, there is partial thickness skin loss. In Stage 3, there is full thickness skin loss with damage to or necrosis of subcutaneous tissue.