Which Intervention May Decrease the Incidence of Physiologic Jaundice in a Healthy

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which intervention may decrease the incidence of physiologic jaundice in a healthy full-term infant?

• A) Institute early and frequent feedings.
• B) Bathe newborn when the axillary temperature is 36.3° C (97.5° F).
• C) Place the newborn's crib near a window for exposure to sunlight.
• D) Suggest that the mother initiate breastfeeding when the danger of jaundice has passed.

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