Petechiae are noted on the patient as a result of the nurse finding:

A) bluish-black patches.
B) tenting.
C) pinpoint-sized red dots.
D) large areas of raised,irritated skin.

Petechiae appear as tiny,pinpoint-sized,red or purple spots on the skin caused by small hemorrhages in the skin layers and may indicate a blood-clotting disorder,a drug reaction,or liver disease.Bluish-black patches are more indicative of malignant melanoma.With reduced turgor,the skin remains suspended or "tented" for a few seconds before slowly returning to place.This indicates decreased elasticity and possible dehydration.Large areas of raised,irritated skin are not characteristic of petechiae.