The nurse is assessing a newly admitted patient with a pressure ulcer on the hip.Which clinical indicator does the nurse use to assess a stage II pressure ulcer?

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A stage II pressure ulcer is a superficial,partial-thickness skin loss presenting as an abrasion,blister,or shallow crater.A deep crater is consistent with clinical indicators for a stage III or stage IV ulcer.Persistent redness and a boggy or firm consistency are characteristics of a stage I pressure ulcer.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Newly Admitted Patient with a Pressure