When assessing a client of African American descent for jaundice, the nurse should check the:
A)
palms of the hands.
B)
abdomen.
C)
sclera.
D)
mucous membranes of the mouth.
C
Explanation:
A)
Jaundice can be seen in the sclera of dark-skinned individuals.
Comprehension
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
B)
Jaundice can be seen in the sclera of dark-skinned individuals.
Comprehension
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
C)
Jaundice can be seen in the sclera of dark-skinned individuals.
Comprehension
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
D)
Jaundice can be seen in the sclera of dark-skinned individuals.
Comprehension
Assessment
Physiological Integrity: Physiological Adaptation
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