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An adult who has hepatitis A asks the nurse why her skin is yellow. The nurse should include which information when replying?
Correct answer
A
Rationale
Hepatitis A impairs liver function, reducing bilirubin conjugation and excretion, leading to its accumulation in the blood, causing jaundice. The virus does not produce pigment, nor does the liver overproduce bilirubin or excrete waste through skin.