When assessing the pallor of a client with dark skin, the nurse will specifically look at the:
1. Buccal mucosa of the mouth
2. Dorsal surface of the hands
3. Ear lobe
4. Sclera
ANS: 1
Pallor is more easily seen in the face, buccal mucosa of the mouth, conjunctiva, and nail beds. The palmar surface of the hands may be used to detect color hues in dark-skinned clients. The ear lobe is not a good site to assess for color changes, such as pallor, in a dark-skinned client. The best site to inspect for jaundice, not pallor, is the sclera.
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