The Nurse Observes Yellow-Tinged Sclera in a Client with Dark

question 24

Multiple Choice

The nurse observes yellow-tinged sclera in a client with dark skin.Based on this assessment finding,what does the nurse do next?

• A) Assess the client's pulses.
• B)Examine the soles of the client's feet.
• C)Inspect the client's hard palate.
• D)Auscultate the client's lung sounds.

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Definitions:

Appetite

The natural desire to satisfy a bodily need, especially for food.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that regulates numerous bodily functions, including temperature, thirst, hunger, sleep, mood, and the release of hormones.

Membrane Potential

The voltage difference across a cell's plasma membrane, due to the distribution of ions, important for conduction of impulses in neurons.

Voltage-Gated

Relating to ion channels that open or close in response to changes in membrane potential.