Blanching is one of the responses of the skin that is helpful in determining whether or not the circulation is impaired to an area. What is the significance of blanching in the treatment area?
A)It tests the amount of melanin present.
B)It determines the amount of hemoglobin present in the injured tissue.
C)It indicates the response of applied pressure to the skin, indicating circulation.
D)It indicates the absence or presence of capillary buds in the injured tissue.

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Blanching indicates the response of applied pressure to the skin, showing whether blood flow returns to the area after pressure is released. This helps in assessing the circulation to the area.

Blanching Is One of the Responses of the Skin That