Which pressure injury stage is defined by partial-thickness loss of skin with exposed dermis, presenting as a shallow open ulcer or intact/ruptured serum-filled blister?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. Stage 2
- Step 1: Review NPUAP/EPUAP pressure injury classification criteria.
- Step 2: Stage 2 is characterized by partial-thickness skin loss with exposed pink or red viable dermis, presenting as a shallow ulcer or intact serum-filled blister without slough or visible adipose tissue.
Answer
Stage 2.
Why not the others: Stage 1 features non-blanchable erythema on intact skin; Stage 3 features full-thickness skin loss with visible subcutaneous adipose tissue; Unstageable is obscured by slough or eschar.
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