The nurse is performing a routine assessment on a dark-skinned client who has been admitted to the hospital.The nurse is assessing the client's oxygenation level and the presence of jaundice.Which of the following statements by the nurse to the client indicate that the nurse is performing these specific assessments?

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The nurse assesses oxygenation by looking at the eyes and pressing on the fingernail for capillary refill. Jaundice can be assessed by examining the sclera of the eyes and the mucous membranes in the mouth.

The Nurse Is Performing a Routine Assessment on a Dark-Skinned