Question

A nurse cares for a client with a stage ii pressure ulcer on the right hip. the nurse anticipates finding what type of appearance to the skin over this area?

Answer 1

The nurse should anticipate finding broken skin with a blister. Stage two pressure ulcers are caused by leg injuries and can last awhile if they do not heal on their own or are not treated by a doctor. This ulcer causes skin loss and can grow larger if it becomes a serious problem.