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To most accurately assess for jaundice in a client with highly-pigmented skin, the nurse should observe the:
 a. lips.
  b. sclera.
  c. earlobes.
  d. hard palate.

Question 2

A sign the nurse observes as one indicating a liver problem is:
 a. edema.
  b. icterus.
  c. non-palpable liver.
  d. pale lower inner canthus.


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iceage

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Reply #1 on: Aug 2, 2018
Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

b


humphriesbr@me.com

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Reply 2 on: Aug 2, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

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Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

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