RN Exam Practice
Reduction of Risk PotentialQuestion 2190 of 2368

A client has a new red rash on the legs. The nurse presses on it with a gloved finger and the spots do not blanch. What should the nurse do?

  1. Apply a moisturizer and reassess tomorrow
  2. Document the rash as a normal variation
  3. Report the finding to the provider immediately
  4. Teach the client to avoid scratching
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Correct answer: Report the finding to the provider immediately

Spots that do not blanch are petechiae. New petechiae can indicate a serious underlying condition and must be reported immediately.

Source: Nursing Skills, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2023), Integumentary Assessment: Petechiae. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.

Practice the topic "Reduction of Risk Potential"

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026