Part of the continued management of a patient with infective endocarditis is assessment for the presence of Janeway lesions. On inspection, the nurse recognizes these lesions by identifying which characteristic sign?
a) Erythematosus modules on the pads of the fingers
b) Red or purple macules found on the palms of the hands
c) Patterns of petechiae on the chest
d) Splinter hemorrhages seen under the fingernails
Answer: Red or purple macules found on the palms of the hands