Which statement best describes a healthy nail?

• A. It is rough and ridged
• B. It is smooth, curved, translucent, pinkish and free of hollows or ridges
• C. It is opaque and flat
• D. It is brittle and breaks easily

Answer: (B)

Healthy nails appear smooth and curved, translucent with a pinkish tint, and have no hollows or ridges. The translucence shows the pink of the nail bed beneath, reflecting good circulation. Nails that are rough, opaque, flat, or brittle and prone to breaking indicate damage or health concerns. Therefore, the best description is a nail that is smooth, curved, translucent, pinkish, and free of hollows or ridges.