The nurse notes that a 36-hour-old newborn's serum bilirubin level has increased from 14 m g/d L to 16.6 m g/d L in an 8-hour period. What nursing intervention would be included in the plan of care for this newborn?

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The increase in serum bilirubin level in a 36-hour-old newborn to 16.6 mg/dL indicates neonatal jaundice, which can be treated with phototherapy. This non-invasive treatment helps to lower bilirubin levels in the blood.

The Nurse Notes That a 36-Hour-Old Newborn's Serum Bilirubin Level