A telephone triage nurse gets a call from a postpartum client who is concerned about jaundice. The client's newborn is 37 hours old. What data point should the nurse gather first?

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Skin color is the most immediate and accessible data point for assessing jaundice, especially over a phone call. Jaundice is visually identifiable through a yellowing of the skin and eyes, which can indicate elevated bilirubin levels.

A Telephone Triage Nurse Gets a Call from a Postpartum