A dark-skinned patient has been admitted to the hospital in severe respiratory distress. To determine whether the patient is cyanotic, the nurse will

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Inspection of the skin in dark-skinned individuals is easier in areas where the epidermis is thin and the skin is not exposed to the sun. Assessment of the sclera is not useful in checking for cyanosis. Application of pressure to the palms of the hands and nailbed assessment would check for adequate circulation, but not for skin color.

A Dark-Skinned Patient Has Been Admitted to the Hospital in Severe