When assessing a patient, a nurse notes that the skin distal to a restraint is pale and cool to the touch. the nurse should:?

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When assessing a patient, a nurse notes that the skin distal to a restraint is pale and cool to the touch. the nurse should:?

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loosen the restraint slightly to allow proper blood flow and circulation for the distal region.

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