During the admission assessment of a patient who has an Hb of 4.7 mmol/L (7.6 g/dL)and jaundice of the sclera,what laboratory results would the nurse assess?

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A bilirubin level would be appropriate to assess for the patient's jaundice, as bilirubin is a pigment produced by the breakdown of red blood cells and accumulates in the body when there is a problem with its metabolism or elimination. Stool occult blood, Schilling test, and gastric analysis testing would not be as relevant to the patient's presentation of anemia and jaundice.

During the Admission Assessment of a Patient Who Has an Hb