When performing an examination of skin, hair, and nails, you should enhance your visual inspection by using a magnifying glass and the best source of light, which is
a. daylight. c. incandescent light.
b. fluorescent light. d. a flashlight.
A
When examining the skin, the nurse should control external variables that can influence skin color and confuse findings. The environment is one of these variables and includes light, room temperature, and cigarette smoking; therefore, it is important to use a good source of natural light. If daylight is unavailable, overhead fluorescent lights should be added. An incandescent light emits a yellowish light, so it is not the best option when examining skin, hair, and nails. A flashlight does not emit adequate light to perform an examination.
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