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?

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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.

The Perinatal Nurse Teaches the Student Nurse About Appropriate Body