The nurse is assessing bruising on an injured patient. Which color indicates a new bruise that is less than 2 hours old?

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A new bruise is usually red and will often develop a purple or purple-blue appearance 12 to 36 hours after blunt-force trauma. The color of bruises (and ecchymoses) generally progresses from purple-blue to bluish-green to greenish-brown to brownish-yellow before fading away.

The Nurse Is Assessing Bruising on an Injured Patient