When examining for changes in skin color in an African American patient, the nurse should examine which of the following first?
a. palms of the hands c. soles of the feet
b. nail beds or oral mucosa d. conjunctiva or sclera
B
Examination of the skin of those with naturally darker pigmentation should be done in an area where the epidermis is thin or in areas of least pigmentation, such as the nail beds or oral mucosa. The soles of the feet and palms of the hands are the second best options.
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