The nurse is assessing the patient's sclera and notes a bluish tinge. Which diagnosis does the nurse anticipate based on this assessment finding?
1) Episcleritis
2) Jaundice
3) Vitamin A deficiency
4) Osteogenesis imperfecta
ANS: 4
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