Asked by Joseph Lagoa on May 12, 2024

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Mrs.Nichols has a stage/category III pressure ulcer on her coccyx.After 2 weeks of treatment,the nurse assesses Mrs.Nichols and documents that the ulcer is smaller in size,has new granulation tissue,and appears to be healing by secondary intention.She documents Mrs.Nichols's ulcer as a stage II.Which of the following explains why this is inaccurate?

A) A healing ulcer cannot be backstaged.
B) Pressure ulcers heal by primary intention.
C) Granulation tissue indicates early regenerative stage.
D) This is not an ulcer that can be staged.

Stage/Category III

A classification degree used in various contexts, often indicating a moderate to severe level of condition or assessment.

Primary Intention

A method of healing where wounds are closed directly, typically with sutures, staples, or adhesive, allowing for quicker and more cosmetic healing.

Secondary Intention

A wound healing process where the wound is left open to heal naturally from the inside out, often resulting in larger scar formation.

  • Acknowledge the distinct categories of wound recovery and the determinants impacting these processes.
  • Ascertain approaches to avert complications throughout the care and healing of wounds.
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Zybrea KnightMay 12, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
A healing ulcer cannot be backstaged. Once a pressure ulcer is staged, it remains at that stage until it is completely healed. Granulation tissue and signs of healing do not change the stage of an ulcer.