The nurse is assessing the skin of a patient who uses a wheelchair for mobility. The nurse notes an area over the patient’s left ischium that is shiny and pinkish-red with a serous exudate. The area measures 5 cm x 4 cm and depth of the wound is insignificant. Which of the following terms is the most appropriate for the nurse to use when documenting this finding?

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