The nurse notes a reddened area on the right heel that does not turn lighter in color when pressed with a finger.Which term will the nurse use to describe this area?

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Nonblanchable erythema is redness that persists after palpation and indicates tissue damage.When you press a finger against the red or purple area,it does not turn lighter in color.Deep tissue damage is present and is commonly the first stage of pressure injury development.There is no such condition as secondary erythema.Reactive hyperemia is a redness of the skin resulting from dilation of the superficial capillaries.Reactive hyperemia blanches.In blanchable hyperemia,the area that appears red and warm will blanch (turn lighter in color)following fingertip palpation.

The Nurse Notes a Reddened Area on the Right Heel