An immobile patient presents with a decubitus ulcer in an area in which the top layer of the skin is missing. The ulcer is shallow with a pink to red base. These signs and symptoms describe an ulcer at stage ________ :

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A Stage I ulcer is characterized by a shallow ulcer with pink to red base. Stage III is manifested by a deep ulcer that extends deep into the dermis and subcutaneous tissues. Stage IV is manifested by a deep ulcer that extends into the muscle and bone.

An Immobile Patient Presents with a Decubitus Ulcer in an Area