A person has jaundice. The nurse would expect which change in laboratory test results to be consistent with jaundice?

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Jaundice is a condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and eyes due to an accumulation of bilirubin, a byproduct of red blood cell breakdown. Therefore, the nurse would expect increased levels of serum bilirubin in the laboratory tests of a person with jaundice. High levels of serum creatinine indicate kidney damage, decreased red blood cell count indicates anemia, and low levels of serum albumin suggest liver disease or malnutrition, but none of these are specifically associated with jaundice.

A Person Has Jaundice