A nurse inspecting a client's pressure ulcer documents the following: full-thickness tissue loss; visible subcutaneous fat; bone, tendon, and muscle are not exposed. This pressure ulcer is categorized to be at which of the following stages?

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According to the National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, stage III pressure ulcers involve full-thickness tissue loss with visible subcutaneous fat. Tendons, muscles, and bones are not visible or directly palpable. Therefore, this pressure ulcer is categorized as stage III.

A Nurse Inspecting a Client's Pressure Ulcer Documents the Following