The nurse notes a yellowish discoloration of the patient's skin, but it does not involve the sclera or mucous membranes. The nurse should question the patient about which history?
1. Dietary intake
2. History of hepatitis
3. Food allergies
4. History of hyperlipidemia
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Rationale 1: The yellowish discoloration of the patient's skin could be carotenemia. It is often associated with a high intake of foods with carotene (sweet potatoes, squash, and carrots).
Rationale 2: Jaundice associated with liver involvement, such as occurs with hepatitis, usually involves the sclera of the eyes.
Rationale 3: Food allergies do not cause discoloration of the skin, but usually cause a reaction such as a rash or urticaria.
Rationale 4: Hyperlipidemia is not associated with yellowing of the skin.
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