The Patient Is Admitted with an Open Pressure Ulcer with Necrotic

question 15

Multiple Choice

The patient is admitted with an open pressure ulcer with necrotic tissue covering the base.The nurse would classify this ulcer as a:

• A) Stage III pressure ulcer
• B) Stage IV ulcer
• C) Wound cannot be staged
• D) Stage II pressure ulcer

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