When Admitting a Patient with Stage III Pressure Ulcers on Both

question 4

Multiple Choice

When admitting a patient with stage III pressure ulcers on both heels, which information obtained by the nurse will have the most impact on wound healing?

• A) The patient states that the ulcers are very painful.
• B) The patient has had the heel ulcers for the last 6 months.
• C) The patient has several old incisions that have formed keloids.
• D) The patient takes corticosteroids daily for rheumatoid arthritis.

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