Physiological AdaptationQuestion 2296 of 2368
The nurse finds a shallow, open wound over the hip with a viable wound bed that looks like a ruptured blister. No fat is visible. Which stage is this?
- Stage 2
- Stage 1
- Stage 3
- Stage 4
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Correct answer: Stage 2
Stage 2 is partial-thickness skin loss with exposed dermis. Fat is visible in Stage 3.
Source: Nursing Fundamentals, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Integumentary: Stage 2 Pressure Injuries. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Physiological Adaptation"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026