27th July 2023

You review a 92 year old who is admitted to the hospital for community acquired pneumonia.

You review a 92 year old who is admitted to the hospital for community acquired pneumonia. She has remained apyrexial since antibiotic initiation. You note that she has a pressure ulcer on her right buttock. On examination, you see partial thickness skin loss of the epidermis and dermis. There are no signs of local infection.

What is the most appropriate next management step?

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