Author Question: The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of phototherapy on a newborn. Which of the following ... (Read 36 times)

s.tung · **on:** Jun 27, 2018

The nurse is evaluating the effectiveness of phototherapy on a newborn. Which of the following evaluations indicates a therapeutic response to phototherapy?

A. The newborn maintains a normal temperature.
B. Bilirubin level of 14 mg/dL
C. Decreased reflexes
D. Skin blanches less yellow

Question 2

The nurse assesses a 12-hour-old newborn's serum bilirubin level, and finds it to be 14 mg/dL. What nursing intervention would be included in the plan of care for this newborn?

A. Continue to observe.
B. Begin phototherapy.
C. Begin blood exchange transfusion.
D. Stop breastfeeding.