The nurse is caring for a dark-skinned African American patient.Which sites should the nurse use evaluate for the presence or absence of cyanosis? (Select all that apply.)

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Cyanosis presents as a gray cast to the skin.The nail beds,palms,and soles may have a bluish cast.A.C.Jaundice can be noted in the oral mucosa (particularly the hard palate)and in the sclera closest to the cornea.E.The inner aspect of the arm is not used to evaluate for cyanosis.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Dark-Skinned African American Patient