A 3dayold infant has a total serum bilirubin (TSB) level of 15.7 mg/dL after
having a TSB of 10.8 mg/dL 24 hours prior. The infant nursed 8 times, had 7 wet diapers, and passed 4 stools in the past 24 hours. What is the indicated treatment for this infant?
A) Admit to an inpatient setting for phototherapy and every12hour bilirubin monitoring.
B) Have the mother supplement with extra fluids and return to the clinic in 24 hours for a repeat TSB.
C) Recommend nursing every 2 hours, order a biliblanket, and recheck TSB in 24 hours.
D) Suspend breastfeeding for 24 to 72 hours and have the mother save pumped breast milk.
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