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faduma

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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.

Question 2

When teaching a class of primigravidas, the nurse explains that while the mother is pregnant, the physician may order a blood test to identify the maternal level of Rh antibodies. This test is called a(n):
 
  a. indirect Coombs' test.
  b. hemolytic test.
  c. Rh antibody test.
  d. direct Coombs' test.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 11, 2018
Answer to Question 1

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Phototherapy converts the bilirubin into a water-soluble form to be excreted by the kidneys. It is initiated when the bilirubin level reaches 12 to 15 mg/dL. The eye patches are worn during therapy, but removed for feeding, bathing, and socialization.

Answer to Question 2

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The indirect Coombs' test measures the maternal level of antibodies.


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Reply 2 on: Jul 11, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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