Nursing Supervisor Question:
Tell me how would you classify a pressure sore?
Answer:
A pressure sore is classified into 4 stages,
☛ Stage I: stage I pressure sore would appear as a reddened area that does not blanch (turn white) when pressed
☛ Stage II: stage II pressure sore involves a partial breakdown of the upper layer of skin, but does not extend all the way through the
☛ Stage III: stage III and stage IV ulcers extend all the way through the skin
☛ Stage IV: stage IV ulcers extend all the way down to muscles, tendons or bones
☛ Stage I: stage I pressure sore would appear as a reddened area that does not blanch (turn white) when pressed
☛ Stage II: stage II pressure sore involves a partial breakdown of the upper layer of skin, but does not extend all the way through the
☛ Stage III: stage III and stage IV ulcers extend all the way through the skin
☛ Stage IV: stage IV ulcers extend all the way down to muscles, tendons or bones
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