If it does not have the appearance of a broken blister I would code it as a 1. Sometimes when looking closely or palpating I can detect a loose skin covering that indicates it may have originally by a fluid filled blister, then I code it as a 2
-----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Rhodes, Glenda C. Sent: Monday, February 09, 2004 5:41 PM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: coding heels that are purple in color I have a patient with heels that are purple and tender to touch - they are from pressure as she was in ICU for several days on her back - would they be a stage one? Thanks Glenda Rhodes Madison, RN,C, BSN MDS Coordinator/Charge Nurse Skilled Nursing Facility 494-3256 ********* Email Confidentiality Statement ********* Visit http://www.saintfrancis.com/emailconf.asp /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/ /---------------------------------------------------------- The Case Mix Discussion Group is a free service of the American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordinators "Committed to the Assessment Professional" Be sure to visit the AANAC website. Accurate answers to your questions posted to NAC News and FAQs. For more info visit us at http://www.aanac.org -----------------------------------------------------------/
