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Which locations are best to assess for the presence of petechiae in a dark-skinned client?

Buccal mucosae and conjunctivae of the eyes

B While petechiae may be present in nail beds in some cases, they are often not as visible and easy to assess as on the skin. Therefore, the nail beds are not the best location to assess for the presence of petechiae.

C: The palms of the hands and soles of the feet are areas that usually have thicker skin and may not show petechiae as well as other areas of the body with thinner skin, such as the buccal mucosae and conjunctivae of the eyes.

D: While petechiae may be present in the skin over the sacrum and behind the heels, these areas are not easily visible and may be covered by clothing. Therefore, they are not the best locations to assess for the presence of petechiae.

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Nail beds of the fingers and toes

Palms of the hands and soles of the feet

Skin over the sacrum and behind the heels

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