The nurse is admitting a client to their room at the hospital and observes that the client's skin and sclera are jaundice. What does the nurse expect the client's total bilirubin levels to be?
A) 0.2 mg/dL
B) 1.0 mg/dL
C) 2.0 mg/dL
D) 3.0 mg/dL
D
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Normally, total bilirubin concentration ranges from 0.2 to 1.3 mg/dL. If the serum bilirubin level exceeds 2.5 mg/dL, jaundice is visible, notably on the skin, oral mucous membranes, and, especially, sclera.
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