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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams. In this episode you will learn: • The critical difference between blanchable and non-blanchable erythema for identifying a Stage 1 pressure injury. • How to differentiate pressure injury stages based on visible tissue, such as subcutaneous fat in Stage 3 versus exposed bone in Stage 4. • How to use the REEDA mnemonic (Redness, Edema, Ecchymosis, Drainage, Approximation) to assess surgical incisions for signs of infection. • Why a lower score on the Braden Scale indicates a higher risk for skin breakdown, guiding preventative nursing interventions. • That skin tenting when assessing turgor is a key exam indicator for dehydration or fluid volume deficit. For more free exam prep tools, practice questions, and AI-powered explanations, visit https://open-exam-prep.com/ or Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Open-exam-prep