A black client with asthma seeks emergency care for acute respiratory distress.. Mucous membranes

A black client with asthma seeks emergency care for acute respiratory distress.

Because of this client’s dark skin, the nurse should assess for cyanosis by inspecting the:

• a. Lips.
• b. Mucous membranes.
• c. Nail beds.
• d. Earlobes.

Answer B.

Skin color doesn’t affect the mucous membranes. The lips, nail beds, and earlobes are less reliable indicators of cyanosis because they’re affected by skin color.