EMILIO AGUINALDO COLLEGE

Gov. D. Mangubat Ave., Brgy. Burol Main, City of Dasmariñas, Cavite 4114, Philippines
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SCHOOL OF NURSING QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM

ASSESSING THE NAILS

NAME: Cabillo, Ma. Grace F. ____________________________ SCORE: _____________________
YR/SEC/GRP: BSN 1-6 __________________________________ DATE: April 13, 2021___________

PERFORMED
PREPARATIONS MASTERED COMMENTS
YES NO
1. Introduce yourself and verify the client’s
identity. Explain to the client what you are
going to do, why it is necessary, and how
the client can cooperate.
 Clients with artificial nails or polish on
fingernails or toenails are not required to
remove these for assessment; however, if
assessment cannot be conducted due to the
presence of polish, document this in the
record.
2. Perform hand hygiene and observe other
appropriate infection control procedures.
3. Provide for client safety.
4. Inquire if the client has any history of the
following:
 Diabetes Mellitus
 Peripheral circulatory disease
 Previous injury
 Severe illness
ASSESSMENT
5. Inspect fingernail plate shape to determine
its curvature and angle.
6. Inspect fingernail and toenail texture.
7. Inspect fingernail and toenail bed color
8. Inspect tissue surrounding nails.
9. Perform blanch test of capillary refill.
 Press two or more nails between your
thumb and index fingers, look for blanching
and return of pink color to nail bed. Perform
at least one nail on each hand and foot.
10. Document findings in the client record,
supplemented by narrative notes when
appropriate.
TOTAL SCORE

EVALUATED BY: CONFORME:

_____________________________ ____________________________________
Signature over Printed Name of the Faculty Signature over Printed Name of the Student

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