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Which body area will the nurse inspect to assess for jaundice in a patient with dark skin?

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Which regions would the nurse to inspect the patient for jaundice in dark skin patients?

Jaundice—Inspect the sclera and hard palate. Erythema—Palpate the area for warmth. The localized area of skin may be purplish/bluish or violaceous (eggplant color). Edema—Inspect the area for decreased color.

Where is the best place to observe for jaundice in the dark

Rationale: In a dark-skinned client, petechiae are best observed in the conjunctivae and oral mucosa. Jaundice would be best noted in the sclerae of the eye.

How does the nurse recognize jaundice in dark

The most obvious sign of jaundice is a yellow tinge to the skin and the whites of the eyes. The yellowing of the skin is usually first noticeable on the head and face, before spreading down the body. In people with dark skin, yellowing of the whites of the eyes is often more noticeable.

Which body part is the best site for the nurse to inspect for jaundice?

The best site to inspect the jaundice is the patient's sclera. You see normal reactive hyperemia or redness, most often in regions exposed to pressure such as the sacrum, heels, and greater trochanter.