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The Patient Has a Deep Decubitus Ulcer on the Heel

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The patient has a deep decubitus ulcer on the heel that is covered in thick necrotic tissue.Which term will the nurse use to describe the ulcer in the patient's medical record?


Definitions:

Denatured

Loss of a protein’s or enzyme’s normal shape so that it no longer functions; usually caused by a less than optimal pH and temperature.

Enzyme Structurally

Refers to the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in an enzyme, which is critical for its catalytic activity and specificity.

Cofactor

Nonprotein assistant required by an enzyme in order to function. Many cofactors are metal ions; others are coenzymes.

Inhibitor

A substance that slows down or prevents a particular chemical reaction or other process.

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