While assessing a 10-month-old African-American infant,the nurse notices that the sclerae have a yellowish tint.Which organ system would the nurse suspect as having an ongoing disease process?

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The yellowish tint to the sclerae is a common clinical manifestation of jaundice, which is caused by an excess of bilirubin in the blood. Bilirubin is a waste product that is excreted by the liver. Therefore, a yellowish tint to the sclerae can indicate an ongoing disease process in the hepatic (liver) system.

While Assessing a 10-Month-Old African-American Infant,the Nurse Notices That the Sclerae