The nurse is assessing the client's nail. When assessing the lunula, which location does the nurse use?
1. A.
2. B.
3. C.
4. D.
Correct Answer: 4
The lunula is a moon-shaped crescent that appears on the nail body over the thickened nail matrix.
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