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Q&A: A resident discharged to the hospital with an unstageable pressure ulcer due to eschar (occurred in house). The wound was debrided in the hospital and then the resident returned with it being a Stage 3 pressure ulcer. Would this be presented upon reentry since it’s now a Stage 3?

Question: A resident discharged to the hospital with an unstageable pressure ulcer due to eschar (occurred in house). The wound was debrided in the hospital and then the resident returned with it being a Stage...

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