Which of the following types of lighting would be best for the nurse to use during the pediatric physical assessment?
a. fluorescent c. yellow
b. halogen d. natural
D
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A Incorrect. Fluorescent lighting would not be best for the nurse to use during the pediatric physical assessment.
B Incorrect. Halogen lighting would not be best for the nurse to use during the pediatric physical assessment.
C Incorrect. Yellow lighting would not be best for the nurse to use during the pediatric physical assessment.
D Correct. Use natural lighting, if available. Fluorescent lighting makes assessing varying degrees of cyanosis and jaundice difficult.
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