When Should the Nurse Expect Jaundice to Be Present in a Newborn

question 61

Multiple Choice

When should the nurse expect jaundice to be present in a newborn with hemolytic disease?

• A) At birth
• B) During first 24 hours after birth
• C) 24 to 48 hours after birth
• D) 48 to 72 hours after birth

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Definitions:

Functional Group

A specific grouping of atoms within a molecule that has a characteristic chemical behavior and properties.

R-(C=O)H

A general formula representing aldehydes, organic compounds where the carbonyl group is bonded to a hydrogen atom.

Butanal

An aldehyde with the formula C4H8O, recognized by its sharp, sweet smell, commonly used in the flavoring and perfume industries.

Line Structure

A simplified representation of a chemical structure using lines to represent chemical bonds and showing the arrangement of atoms within molecules.