The nurse is caring for a jaundiced infant receiving bank light phototherapy in an isolette. Which finding requires an immediate intervention?

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Monitoring the infant's temperature is an essential aspect of care during phototherapy. Hyperthermia can occur due to dehydration or the effect of light sources, while hypothermia may occur from inattention to environmental temperature. Therefore, any temperature changes out of the normal range require immediate intervention. The normal axillary temperature for infants ranges from 36.5°C to 37.5°C (97.7°F–99.5°F). The other options listed are appropriate aspects of care for an infant receiving phototherapy, and therefore do not require immediate intervention.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Jaundiced Infant Receiving Bank