A new patient is admitted with a stage 4 decubitus ulcer. When you look at the injury, you will expect to see
A. A very large red area that is hot to touch.
B. Skin surface eroded so deeply that muscle and bone can be seen.
C. Broken, reddened skin with blisters.
D. A deep crater with scabbing and pus.
Answer: B
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1. chemotaxis. 2. activation of Hageman factor. 3. phagocytosis. 4. anaphylaxis.
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A. 20 pieces per day B. 50 pieces per day C. 10 pieces per day D. 30 pieces per day