The nurse is monitoring a patient's skin status. Which of these does the nurse recognize as the first sign of prolonged pressure on the skin?

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Redness is the first sign of prolonged pressure on the skin, which can progress to skin breakdown and the development of pressure ulcers. Coolness, cyanosis, and paleness are not typically associated with prolonged pressure on the skin.

The Nurse Is Monitoring a Patient's Skin Status