The nurse is monitoring a patient's skin status. What should the nurse recognize as the first sign of prolonged pressure on the skin?
a. Coolness
b. Cyanosis
c. Paleness
d. Redness
ANS: D
D. Early signs of pressure ulcer formation are warmth, redness, tenderness, and a burning sensation at the potential ulcer site. A. B. C. Coolness, cyanosis, and paleness indicate a lack of blood flow to an area.
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