While assessing a 10-month-old African American infant, the nurse notices that the sclerae have a yellowish tint. Which organ system should the nurse further evaluate to determine an ongoing disease process?

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Yellowish tinted sclerae can be an indication of liver dysfunction, which is a part of the gastrointestinal system. Therefore, further evaluation of the gastrointestinal system is necessary for ongoing disease processes.

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