Nursing care of the neonate undergoing jaundice phototherapy includes

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Keeping the infant's eyes covered under the light is important to prevent damage to the retina from exposure to the blue-green spectrum of light used in phototherapy. Keeping the infant supine at all times is not necessary and can increase the risk of pressure ulcers. Restricting parenteral and oral fluids is also not necessary and can lead to dehydration. Keeping the infant dressed in only a T-shirt and diaper is recommended to increase skin exposure to the light, but this is not as important as protecting the eyes.

Nursing Care of the Neonate Undergoing Jaundice Phototherapy Includes