Briefly describe the four stages of pressure sore development.
What will be an ideal response?
The four stages of pressure sore development are as follows:Stage one—intact skin that is red or blue-gray in color; color does not disappear when pressure is removed.Stage two—skin is red and accompanied by an abrasion, a blister, or a shallow crater.Stage three—deep crater involving subcutaneous tissues.Stage four—involvement of deep tissues, muscles, and bone.
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