A Term Infant Is 22 Hours Old,has a Total Serum

question 1

Multiple Choice

A term infant is 22 hours old,has a total serum bilirubin level of 13 mg/dL,and has visible jaundice.What action by the nurse is most appropriate?

• A) Assure the parents that this is temporary.
• B) Document the findings in the infant's chart.
• C) Have the mother switch to bottle feeding.
• D) Review the chart for history of a traumatic birth.

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