A nurse is performing a skin assessment on a client who has dark skin. Which of the following locations on the client's body should the nurse observe to assess for cyanosis?

A. The shoulders are not the best place to assess cyanosis, as they may not show noticeable color changes. B. Areas of trauma may show bruising or discoloration unrelated to cyanosis. C. The sacrum is not the most visible site for assessing cyanosis in dark-skinned individuals. D. The palms of the hands, soles of the feet, mucous membranes, and conjunctiva are the best areas to assess cyanosis in dark-skinned clients, as changes in oxygenation are more apparent in these regions.