A resident has a rip in the skin.The epidermis is separated from underlying tissue.This is a(n)

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A skin tear is a common type of wound in elderly and fragile skin. It typically involves the epidermis (top layer of skin) becoming separated from the dermis (underlying tissue). Pressure ulcers and decubitus ulcers refer to wounds caused by pressure and friction, respectively, and an abrasion refers to a scrape or scratch on the surface of the skin. None of these descriptions match the scenario of a skin tear.

A Resident Has a Rip in the Skin