A nurse classifies a pressure ulcer according to the type of tissue in the wound bed.What does it indicate if the wound bed has granulation in it?
A)Wound needs debridement
B)The presence of significant infection
C)Colonization by bacteria
D)Movement toward healing

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The presence of granulation tissue signifies a movement toward wound healing.Black tissue is necrotic tissue.A wound with a high percentage of black tissue will require debridement.Yellow tissue or slough tissue indicates the presence of infection or colonization.

A Nurse Classifies a Pressure Ulcer According to the Type