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What should the nurse aide do after noticing a new reddened area on a resident's sacrum that does not fade?
- A.Wait a week to see if it spreads
- B.Report it to the nurse promptly
- C.Cover it and do not mention it
- D.Press on it repeatedly to test it
Correct answer
B. Report it to the nurse promptly
Why
A reddened area that does not fade, often called non-blanchable redness, can signal early pressure injury and must be reported promptly. Waiting or hiding it delays treatment and allows it to worsen.
Content outline: Physical Care Skills - Skin Care: Reporting Skin Changes · From the Physical Care Skills practice bank (PC-100).