The infant with the lowest risk of developing high levels of bilirubin is the one who
A) Was bruised during a difficult delivery
B) Developed a cephalhematoma
C) Uses brown fat to maintain temperature
D) Breastfeeds during the first hour of life

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Breastfeeding during the first hour of life helps promote the passage of meconium, which is rich in bilirubin. This reduces the amount of bilirubin in the neonate's body, decreasing the risk of developing high levels of bilirubin. Bruising during delivery and cephalhematoma can increase the risk of bilirubinemia, and brown fat helps maintain temperature but does not affect bilirubin levels.

The Infant with the Lowest Risk of Developing High Levels