The second stage of an impending pressure ulcer is:
A. reddened skin with blister-like lesions.
B. redness or a gray discoloration of the skin surface over a pressure point.
C. the breakdown of the deeper subcutaneous tissues.
D. exposure of the deeper tissues of muscle and bone.
Answer: A
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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Fill in the blank(s) with correct word