The Difference Between Nonphysiologic Jaundice (Pathologic Jaundice) and Physiologic Jaundice

question 14

Multiple Choice

The difference between nonphysiologic jaundice (pathologic jaundice) and physiologic jaundice is that nonphysiologic jaundice

• A) may result in kernicterus.
• B) appears during the first 24 hours of life.
• C) begins on the head and progresses down the body.
• D) results from the breakdown of excessive erythrocytes not needed after birth.

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