An Indian woman has been admitted to the same-day surgery unit. The nurse notes that an earlobe probe needs to be used on this patient. Why would this be likely considering the patient's cultural background?
A) The patient has henna tattoos on her fingertips
B) The patient has nail piercings
C) The patient wears black nail polish
D) The patient's nail beds are discolored
A
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