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 jaundice, which is a sign of increased bilirubin in the blood. The liver is responsible for processing bilirubin, so a hepatic (liver) disease process is the most likely explanation for this finding.

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