The nurse is assessing a client of color for jaundice. In which location would the nurse assess for discoloration? Select all that apply
A) The sclera
B) The gums
C) The hands
D) The nails
E) The hard palate
F) The conjunctiva
A, B, E, F
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In very dark-skinned clients, the nurse inspects the hard palate, gums, conjunctiva, and surrounding tissues for discoloration. If the skin appears jaundiced, the nurse inspects the sclera if it is yellow.
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