While assessing a 10-month-old infant, the nurse notices that the sclerae have a yellowish tint. Which organ system would require more in-depth assessment based on this finding?
1. Hepatic
2. Cardiac
3. Genitourinary
4. Respiratory
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Explanation:
1. This infant's sclerae are showing signs of jaundice, which most likely is secondary to a failure or malfunction of the liver or hepatic system.
2. Cyanosis of the skin and mucous membranes is generally a sign of problems with the cardiac and/or respiratory system.
3. Tenting of the skin and dry mucous membranes could be signs of dehydration, and edema could be a sign of fluid overload. Both of these conditions could be secondary to problems with functioning of the genitourinary system.
4. Cyanosis of the skin and mucous membranes is generally a sign of problems with the cardiac and/or respiratory system.
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