The new graduate nurse is caring for a client with a pressure ulcer like the one above. Which of the following statements by the new graduate nurses demonstrates that the nurse understands the proper nursing care for this pressure ulcer?
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
Studies show that massaging the skin around this pressure ulcer promotes perfusion and healing.
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
A stage 2 pressure sores needs to be left open to promote healing.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
Which of the following help promote tissue healing in pressure ulcers? Select all that apply
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
Match the description with the stage of the ulcer.
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Full-thickness tissue loss. Subcutaneous fat may be visible
Nonblanchable redness. Dermis Intact.
Loss of dermis.
Exposed bone, tendon or muscle
Presence of eschar
Stage 3
Stage 1
Stage 2
Stage 4
Unstageable
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