When bathing a resident in bed, the nursing assistant is most concerned about pressure ulcer development when finding that the resident has:

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Warning signs of pressure ulcers include a reddened area that does not return to its normal color after the pressure is relieved, a previously reddened area that is now hot to the touch or painful, or a previously reddened area that is now pale, white, or shiny. The other options could be factors that could contribute to the development of a pressure ulcer, but they are not as serious as an observation of a warning sign, such as a pale, shiny spot on the skin.

When Bathing a Resident in Bed, the Nursing Assistant Is