A nurse is collecting data from a client who is African American has cholecystitis. Which of the following areas should the nurse inspect to monitor for the presence of jaundice?

A. Hard palate: In dark-skinned clients, jaundice may be more evident on oral mucous membranes (hard palate) and conjunctiva than on skin. B. Webbed areas of the fingers: Webbing is an anatomical feature; skin color changes there are not a reliable site to detect jaundice. C. Peri-umbilical area: The peri-umbilical skin is not a sensitive site for detecting jaundice in dark-skinned clients. D. Nail beds: Nail beds may show cyanosis or pallor but are not a reliable site for detecting bilirubin-induced yellowing.