Galen college of nursing NUR 155 exam 3 study set
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Characteristics of a stage 1 pressure ulcer A nonblanchable area with redness
Has minor soft tissue swelling and warmth to
area Skin is intact
Normally reversible with appropriate nursing care
, Characteristics of a stage 2 pressure ulcer Partial thickness with loss of skin including the epidermis
and or dermis
Includes superficial wounds like cuts, blisters, or small open
areas
Wound is painful
Ulcer is seen with reddish pinkish bed without slough or
bruising
It's superficial and can appear as a blister, or shallow crater
Edema persists
Can become infected with pain and scant drainage