49841
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Observing and Reporting

Question 49841 • Nursing Assistant - EL3610

What should a nursing assistant look for when observing a patient’s skin? Check all that apply. any reports of a headacheany bruises or soresthe ability to swallowthe color of the nail bedsthe color of the lips

Answer
A
any reports of a headache
B
any bruises or sores
C
the ability to swallow
D
the color of the nail beds
E
the color of the lips

Explanation

When observing a patient’s skin, look for bruises or sores and changes in color. The nail beds and lips can also show changes in color that may signal a health concern. Headache reports and the ability to swallow are important to assess, but they are not observations of the skin.

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