When assessing the patient with liver dysfunction for jaundice, the nurse will assess the patient's:
A) Skin, nail beds, and body temperature
B) Skin, mucosa, and sclera
C) Mucosa, hair, and nail beds
D) Sclera, lips, and hair
Ans: B
Feedback: The nurse will inspect the skin, mucosa, and sclera for jaundice. Jaundice is caused by an increased bilirubin concentration in the blood. It does not lead to changes in the hair or body temperature of the patient.
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