When testing for integumentary tolerance to pressure during positioning, observing which of the following responses to a skin-blanching test would indicate healthy tissue?

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When testing for integumentary tolerance to pressure during positioning, a skin-blanching test is performed by applying pressure to an area of skin and observing its response. In healthy tissue, the skin will turn white immediately and then become pink within a few seconds when the pressure is released. This indicates that blood flow has been temporarily restricted but is now returning to the area. Option A describes this normal response in light skin. Option B describes the opposite response which could indicate poor tissue perfusion. Option C and D are not indicative of a healthy response as they suggest no change in response to pressure.

When Testing for Integumentary Tolerance to Pressure During Positioning, Observing