A Dark-Skinned Patient Has Been Admitted to the Hospital with Chronic

A dark-skinned patient has been admitted to the hospital with chronic heart failure. How would the nurse assess this patient for cyanosis?

A) Assess the skin color of the earlobes.
B) Apply pressure to the palms of the hands.
C) Check the lips and oral mucous membranes.
D) Examine capillary refill time of the nail beds.