How does the nurse recognize jaundice in a dark-skinned patient?
a. Inspect the conjunctiva for ashen-gray color.
b. Inspect the nail beds for a deeper brown or purple skin tone.
c. Inspect the palms and soles for yellowish-green color.
d. Inspect the oral mucous membrane for yellow color.
ANS: C
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The patient, newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism, seems very anxious to begin her drug regimen. The nurse's instructions include:
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Bile is produced in the ______ and stored in the ______
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).