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?

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13 May, 06:15

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?

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Kathy Curry · 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.