The perinatal nurse teaches the student nurse about appropriate body surfaces to inspect when assessing the infant's "true color." Which areas does the nurse include in the explanation? (Select all that apply.)
A.
Areas in front of the ears
B.
Bony prominences
C.
Palms of the hands
D.
Skin over the sternum
E.
Soles of the feet
ANS: C, D, E
The infant's "true color" should be assessed by using a variety of light sources to examine the infant's entire skin surface, carefully inspecting the palms, soles of the feet, lips, and areas behind (not in front of ) the ears. Bony prominences should be palpated, not inspected.
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