A newborn infant has developed significant jaundice and has a positive Coombs test result resulting from high levels of bilirubin.What should a nurse be aware that these symptoms may indicate?

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The positive Coombs test result, high levels of bilirubin, and significant jaundice are all indicative of hemolytic anemia, in which red blood cells are destroyed faster than they are produced. This can be caused by autoimmune disorders or blood group incompatibility between mother and baby.

A Newborn Infant Has Developed Significant Jaundice and Has a Positive