While giving a patient a bath, a student nurse observes the color of the patient's skin as having a yellowish tinge. What term would be used to document this assessment?

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Jaundice is the term used to describe the yellowing of the skin and sclera due to an accumulation of bilirubin in the blood. Cyanosis refers to a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucous membranes due to decreased oxygenation, pallor refers to paleness of the skin due to decreased blood flow or anemia, and erythema refers to redness of the skin due to inflammation or infection. None of these terms accurately describe the yellowish tinge observed by the student nurse.

While Giving a Patient a Bath, a Student Nurse Observes