A client is demonstrating yellow pigmentation of the skin and sclera. Which of the following can be used to describe this client's symptoms? (Select all that apply.)
1. Jaundice
2. Dyspepsia
3. Icterus
4. Sclerosis
5. Kernicterus
6. Cirrhosis
1, 3, 5
Terms used to describe yellow pigmentation of the skin and sclera include jaundice, icterus, and kernicterus. Dyspepsia, sclerosis, and cirrhosis are not terms used to describe the yellow pigmentation of the skin and sclera.
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