Health Promotion and Maintenance Q 137

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An African American client is admitted with acute leukemia. The nurse is assessing for signs and symptoms of bleeding. Where is the best site for examining for the presence of petechiae?

  

     A. The abdomen

     B. The thorax

     C. The earlobes

     D. The soles of the feet

    

    

Correct Answer: D. The soles of the feet

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Petechiae are not usually visualized on dark skin. The soles of the feet and palms of the hand provide a lighter surface for assessing the client for petechiae.

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Options A, B, and C: The skin in the abdomen, thorax, and earlobes might be too dark to make an assessment.

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