A nurse assesses a pressure injury over a patient’s coccyx….
A nurse assesses a pressure injury over a patient’s coccyx. Approximately 75% of the wound bed is completely covered with thick, tan slough. There is subcutaneous tissue visible in the remaining 25% that is without slough. How should the nurse stage this pressure injury?
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An 82‑year‑old patient is admitted to the clinic reporting dry, itchy skin and difficulty staying warm. The nurse notes thin, fragile skin with visible blood vessels and mild bruising on the forearms. Which age‑related change BEST explains the patient’s symptoms?
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