The nurse is assessing a client with liver disease and notes that the skin,mucous membranes,and sclerae are yellowish in color.The nurse would correctly document this finding as which of the following?

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Jaundice refers to the yellowish discoloration of skin, mucous membranes, and sclerae due to the accumulation of bilirubin, a waste product of the breakdown of red blood cells, in the body. Uremia refers to the buildup of waste products in the blood due to kidney failure, and may cause symptoms like fatigue, nausea, and confusion. Cyanosis refers to the bluish discoloration of the skin, lips, and nails due to low oxygen levels in the blood. Carotenemia refers to the yellowish discoloration of the skin caused by excessive intake of carotenoids, often from a diet high in carrots and other orange or yellow vegetables.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Client with Liver Disease and Notes