Asked by Ailyn huerta on Sep 24, 2024
In which stage of pressure ulcers is there a crater with visible damage to the tissue below the skin?
A) Stage 1
B) Stage 2
C) Stage 3
D) Stage 4
Pressure Ulcers
Skin injuries or wounds caused by prolonged pressure, often occurring in individuals who are bedbound or immobile.
Crater
A crater refers to a large, bowl-shaped cavity in the ground or on the surface of a planet or the moon, often caused by an explosion or the impact of a meteorite.
Stage
A specific phase or period in a process of development or progression.
- Make distinctions among the various skin lesions and their clinical characteristics.
Learning Objectives
- Make distinctions among the various skin lesions and their clinical characteristics.