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As a Pediatric Nurse Responsible for the Care of a Newborn

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As a pediatric nurse responsible for the care of a newborn child, what action should you take if you notice the child is developing jaundice 2 or 3 days after birth?


A) Tell the mother to stop breastfeeding and initiate formula feeds.
B) Apply fluorescent light to the neonate's exposed body surface area.
C) Alert the physician that an exchange transfusion may be required.
D) Initiate rapid phototherapy with bili lights or a biliblanket.

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