The Nursery Nurse Is Implementing Phototherapy for the Jaundiced Infant

question 17

Multiple Choice

The nursery nurse is implementing phototherapy for the jaundiced infant.The nurse explains that the phototherapy:

• A) is initiated when the bilirubin level reaches 5 mg/dL.
• B) converts bilirubin to a water-soluble form to be excreted in the urine.
• C) changes bilirubin to a bile salt to be excreted through the bowel.
• D) requires eye patches to remain in place 24 hours a day.

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