A Nursery Nurse Is Implementing Phototherapy for a Jaundiced Infant

question 13

Multiple Choice

A nursery nurse is implementing phototherapy for a jaundiced infant.What is the purpose of the phototherapy?

• A)It is initiated when the bilirubin level reaches 5 mg/dL.
• B)It converts bilirubin to a water-soluble form to be excreted in the urine.
• C)It changes bilirubin to a bile salt to be excreted through the bowel.
• D)It requires eye patches to remain in place 24 hours a day.

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