A Preterm Infant Has a Yellow Skin Color and a Rising

question 8

Multiple Choice

A preterm infant has a yellow skin color and a rising bilirubin level. The nurse is aware that this infant is at risk for:

• A) Skin breakdown
• B) Renal failure
• C) Brain damage
• D) Congestive heart failure

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