Management of CareQuestion 129 of 2368
A client develops a worsening pressure injury during a hospital stay. Which statement about this event is correct?
- It is an expected complication that does not need to be reported
- It is a routine event that is reported only if the injury was Stage 1 on admission
- It is reportable only when the client or family files a complaint
- It is considered a never event, a serious preventable error that requires reporting
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Correct answer: It is considered a never event, a serious preventable error that requires reporting
Hospital-acquired or worsening pressure injuries are considered never events: serious, preventable errors that require reporting.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Integumentary: Pressure Injuries. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026