The nurse is caring for an African American patient who has a serum bilirubin of 6 mg/100 mL. What is the best way of assessing for changes in skin color in this patient?
A) Assess the sclera.
B) Assess the palms of the hands.
C) Assess the fingernails.
D) Assess the mucous membranes.
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