While palpating the nail bed of an African American client, the nurse notes that the client's nails have linear bands along the nail edge. This finding:
1. Is found in dark-skinned individuals.
2. Indicates a fungal infection of the nail bed.
3. Indicates a nutritional deficiency.
4. Indicates the client is cyanotic.
Is found in dark-skinned individuals
Rationale: The nail plate is translucent and the nurse should expect to see a pink nail bed. Dark-skinned individuals may have brownish pigmented areas or linear bands along the nail edge. A fungal infection of the nail usually causes deformed, cracked nails that turn yellow or brown. A vitamin deficiency may cause nails to have pits, transverse grooves, or lines. The nail beds of a client who is cyanotic will have a bluish hue. The nail beds of dark-skinned clients may appear have an ashen-gray hue.
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