The nurse is caring for a patient diagnosed with porphyria secondary to lead poisoning.Which of the following observations would be expected with this condition?

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The characteristic feature of porphyria is the presence of port wine-colored urine due to the excessive excretion of porphyrins in urine. Clay-colored stool is more commonly associated with liver or biliary tract disorders. Orange urine can be seen in conditions such as dehydration or from taking certain medications. Jaundiced sclera is a sign of liver dysfunction, but it is not specific to porphyria.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Patient Diagnosed with Porphyria