A nurse is performing an assessment of the patient's nails. Which assessment should be included in this examination? Select all that apply.

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A nurse is performing an assessment of the patient's nails. Which assessment should be included in this examination?  Select all that apply.

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As part of a nail assessment, the nurse should inspect the thickness, color, curvature, and grooves of the nails. Nail length may not be relevant to the assessment unless it is excessively long or short. Therefore, options A, B, C, and E are appropriate choices for this examination.

A Nurse Is Performing an Assessment of the Patient's Nails