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

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A skin tear is a wound caused by trauma, usually in elderly or vulnerable individuals. It involves separation of the epidermis from the underlying tissue, but the dermis remains intact. A pressure ulcer or decubitus ulcer typically involves damage to deeper tissues, and an abrasion is a superficial wound caused by scraping or rubbing of the skin.

A Resident Has a Rip in the Skin