A 90-year-old bedridden resident has developed a reddened, non-blanchable area on their sacrum. The HCA should understand this most likely indicates a:

Question: A 90-year-old bedridden resident has developed a reddened, non-blanchable area on their sacrum. The HCA should understand this most likely indicates a:

Answer options: ✅ Stage 1 pressure injury.

• Deep tissue injury.
• Dermatitis from incontinence.
• Bruise from a recent impact.

Correct answer: Stage 1 pressure injury.

Explanation: A reddened, non-blanchable area on intact skin, especially over a bony prominence (like the sacrum) in a bedridden individual, is the classic definition of a Stage 1 pressure injury. Early identification and intervention are crucial.