In assessing a dark-skinned patient for jaundice, the nurse would assess the ____________________ for yellow color
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word
Sclera
PTS: 1 DIF: Cognitive Level: Application REF: 799
OBJ: 1 TOP: Assessing Jaundice in Dark-Skinned Persons
KEY: Nursing Process Step: Assessment
MSC: NCLEX: Health Promotion and Maintenance
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