6th August 2020

You see a 94-year-old lady who is a geriatric ward inpatient

You see a 94-year-old lady who is a geriatric ward inpatient. Three weeks ago, she was admitted with sepsis due to community-acquired pneumonia and was treated with intravenous antibiotics. However, she is now suffering with delirium, possibly due to her advanced age and her recent sepsis. Her cognitive function has been declining, and she also suffers from a urinary incontinence issue. On examination, you noticed that she might have developed some pressure ulcers over her back.

Which of the following features is NOT a symptom/sign of a grade 1 pressure ulcer?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.