The nurse is caring for a client with glucuronyl transferase enzyme deficiency. The laboratory reports show elevated serum bilirubin levels. Which treatment does the nurse suspect to be effective in the client? Select all that apply.

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Phenobarbital can help increase the activity of glucuronyl transferase, the enzyme responsible for converting unconjugated bilirubin to a conjugated form, thus potentially reducing bilirubin levels in the blood. Phototherapy helps to break down bilirubin in the skin, which can then be excreted by the body, also effectively reducing serum bilirubin levels.

The Nurse Is Caring for a Client with Glucuronyl Transferase