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Adult Nurse Practitioner Exam Prep

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An immobile patient presents with a decubitus ulcer in an area in which the top layer of the skin is missing. The ulcer is shallow with a pink to red base. These signs and symptoms describe an ulcer at stage ________ :
  1. Stage I
  2. Stage II
  3. Stage III
  4. Stage IV
Explanation
Answer - B - A Stage I ulcer is characterized by a shallow ulcer with pink to red base. Stage III is manifested by a deep ulcer that extends deep into the dermis and subcutaneous tissues. Stage IV is manifested by a deep ulcer that extends into the muscle and bone.
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