A Newborn Is Jaundiced and Receiving Phototherapy Via Ultraviolet Bank

question 18

Multiple Choice

A newborn is jaundiced and receiving phototherapy via ultraviolet bank lights.An appropriate nursing intervention when caring for an infant with hyperbilirubinemia and receiving phototherapy by this method would be to:

• A) apply an oil-based lotion to the newborn's skin to prevent dying and cracking.
• B) limit the newborn's intake of milk to prevent nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
• C) place eye shields over the newborn's closed eyes.
• D) change the newborn's position every 4 hours.

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