The nurse notes a yellowish discoloration of the patient's skin, but it does not involve the sclera or mucous membranes. The nurse should the patient about which history?

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The yellowish discoloration of the skin without involvement of the sclera or mucous membranes suggests carotenemia, which is often related to dietary intake, particularly high consumption of foods rich in carotene like carrots and sweet potatoes.

The Nurse Notes a Yellowish Discoloration of the Patient's Skin