During a Skin Assessment, the Nurse Notices That a Mexican-American

question 21

Multiple Choice

During a skin assessment, the nurse notices that a Mexican-American patient has skin that is yellowish-brown; however, the skin on the hard and soft palate is pink and the patient's scleras are white. From these findings, what can the nurse rule out?

• A) Pallor
• B) Jaundice
• C) Cyanosis
• D) Iron deficiency

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