When a newborn has a lack of bilirubin uptake by the liver, what does the nurse suspect is occurring in the patient?
A) Biliary hypertrophy
B) Physiological jaundice
C) Hepatitis A
D) Infantile cirrhosis

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Physiological jaundice is common in newborns due to immature liver function, leading to a temporary inability to process bilirubin effectively.

When a Newborn Has a Lack of Bilirubin Uptake by the Liver