A client developed a stage 4 pressure injury to the sacrum 6 weeks ago,and now the ulcer appears to be a shallow crater involving only partial skin loss.How should the nurse now classify this pressure injury?

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Pressure injuries are classified based on the deepest stage they have reached, even if they appear to be healing. Therefore, it remains a stage 4 pressure injury, healing.

A Client Developed a Stage 4 Pressure Injury to the Sacrum