The nurse would know care for a stage II pressure ulcer is achieving the desired goal when:

A) The ulcer is completely healed with minimal scarring
B) The patient reports no pain at the site
C) A minimal amount of drainage is noted
D) The wound bed contains 100% granulated tissue

Stage II Pressure Ulcer

A type of injury to skin and possibly underlying tissue, appearing as a blister or open sore, caused by prolonged pressure on the skin.

Granulated Tissue

New connective tissue and microscopic blood vessels that form on the surfaces of a wound during the healing process.

Minimal Scarring

The least possible formation of fibrous tissue (scar) at the site of an injury or incision, often a goal in surgical healing.