When a Patient Has Full-Thickness Loss but the Depth Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

When a patient has full-thickness loss but the depth is unknown,how should the nurse classify this pressure ulcer?

• A) Stage/Category III
• B) Unstageable
• C) Suspected deep tissue injury
• D) Stage/Category IV

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Definitions:

Hippocampus

A major component of the brain located in the temporal lobe, critical for the storage of new memories and is associated with learning and emotions.

Long-Term Memories

Long-Term Memories are memories that can last from days to decades, involving the storage and retrieval of information over an extended period.

Anterograde Amnesia

A condition characterized by the inability to form new memories following the onset of amnesia.

Retroactive Interference

A memory phenomenon where new information disrupts the recall of previously learned information.