Which steps would the nurse take to measure the dimensions of a sacral pressure injury? Select all that apply. Measure the depth by inserting the end of a sterile cotton-tipped applicator into the deepest portion of the wound. Measure the width laterally from left to right at the widest portion of the wound. Measure the depth of the undermining by laterally inserting a sterile cotton-tipped applicator into the widest section of the undermining. Measure the length vertically from the top to the bottom at the widest open area of the wound. Measure the width laterally by using a clean cotton-tipped applicator at the largest portion of the wound from left to right.
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