Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 67%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is discussing pressure ulcer staging with a newly licensed nurse.Which of the following statements should the nurse use to describe a stage 3 pressure ulcer?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
A stage 3 pressure ulcer is characterized by full-thickness skin loss that may extend into the subcutaneous tissue layer but does not involve exposure of muscle, tendon, or bone. The ulcer appears as a deep crater, and there may be damage to the surrounding tissue as well.