CHPNA Practice Questions - Certified Hospice And Palliative Nursing Assistant Exam

A frail patient's heel remains red after pressure is relieved. Which action should the nursing assistant take?

Massage the reddened heel to improve circulation Apply heat to the heel for 20 minutes Keep pressure off the heel and report the persistent redness to the nurse Cover the area with several tight elastic wraps

Correct Answer:

Keep pressure off the heel and report the persistent redness to the nurse

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