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⟩ Tell me how would you classify a pressure sore?

A pressure sore is classified into 4 stages,

☛ Stage I: stage I pressure sore would appear as a reddened area that does not blanch (turn white) when pressed

☛ Stage II: stage II pressure sore involves a partial breakdown of the upper layer of skin, but does not extend all the way through the

☛ Stage III: stage III and stage IV ulcers extend all the way through the skin

☛ Stage IV: stage IV ulcers extend all the way down to muscles, tendons or bones

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