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Where is the best site for examining for the presence of petechiae?

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Matz Lewis Clark

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Matz Lewis Clark
Matz Lewis Clark, College student, Graduation, Orlando

Answered Feb 26, 2019

The correct answer to this question is D. Petechiae (pronounced pi-TEE-kee-ee) is a result of bleeding under the skin, appear as purple, red, or brown spots, and therefore 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.

This skin affliction causes tiny, circular, flat patches found in a mucous or serous membrane like inside the mouth or eyelids, or in clusters on the skin surface. Answers A, B, and C are incorrect because the skin might be too dark to make an assessment.

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Answered Dec 01, 2017

The soles of the feet

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. Answers A. B. and C are incorrect because the skin might be too dark to make an assessment.
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