A client developed a stage IV pressure ulcer to his sacrum 6 weeks ago,and now the ulcer appears to be a shallow crater involving only partial skin loss.What would the nurse now classify the pressure ulcer as?

A) Stage I pressure ulcer, healing
B) Stage II pressure ulcer, healing
C) Stage III pressure ulcer, healing
D) Stage IV pressure ulcer, healing

Stage IV Pressure Ulcer

A severe wound caused by prolonged pressure, typically occurring in bedridden patients, reaching into muscle and bone and often leading to significant tissue damage.

Shallow Crater

A depression or cavity in a surface, typically having a small depth in relation to its diameter.

Partial Skin Loss

A condition wherein a portion of the skin's surface is damaged or eroded, often due to injury, burn, or another medical condition.