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A Patient with Diabetes Presents with an Ulcer on the End

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A patient with diabetes presents with an ulcer on the end of the great toe. Assessment reveals gangrene extending to the base of the toe. The nurse would evaluate this ulcer as matching criteria for grade ____ on the Wagner Ulcer Grade Classification System.


Definitions:

Substantiated Maltreatment

Harm or endangerment that has been reported, investigated, and verified.

Child Maltreatment

Intentional harm to or avoidable endangerment of anyone under 18 years of age.

Delayed Development

A slower rate of physical, emotional, or cognitive growth in children compared to the typical development benchmarks.

Childhood Death

The occurrence of death before reaching adulthood, often considered a tragic event affecting families and communities.

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