A client has sustained an injury to the skin that extends into the innermost layer, which is called the:

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The innermost layer of the skin is called the stratum germinativum, which is where new skin cells are produced. If an injury extends into this layer, it is considered a serious injury that can result in scarring or other complications. The other layers listed (stratum granulosum, stratum lucidum, and stratum spinosum) are all layers of the epidermis, but they are not the innermost layer.

A Client Has Sustained an Injury to the Skin That