stage 4 pressure injury \ Flashcards
1
Q
describe stage 4 pressure injury
A
Full-thickness skin loss with exposed or palpable
fascia, muscle, tendon, ligament, cartilage, or bone
2
Q
what may a stage 4 pressure injury have
A
eschar– dead tissue
slough
3
Q
what may be present on a stage 4 pressure injury
A
Rolled edges, undermining, or tunneling may be
present