A patient from a long-term care facility is admitted to the hospital with a sacral pressure ulcer.The base of the wound is yellow and involves subcutaneous tissue.How should the nurse classify this pressure ulcer?

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A stage III pressure ulcer has full-thickness skin damage and extends into the subcutaneous tissue.A stage I pressure ulcer has intact skin with some observable damage such as redness or a boggy feel.Stage II pressure ulcers have partial-thickness skin loss.Stage IV pressure ulcers have full-thickness damage with tissue necrosis,extensive damage,or damage to bone,muscle,or supporting tissues.

A Patient from a Long-Term Care Facility Is Admitted to the Hospital