The pediatric nurse prepares a newborn for phototherapy.The nurse explains to the parents that certain organs need to be protected during treatment.Which organs are these?

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Phototherapy uses daylight and cool white,blue,or "special blue" fluorescent light tubes.These lights are the most effective form of phototherapy and are placed around and above the newborn.The eyes and genitals of the newborn are always covered to prevent tissue and retinal damage.The hands and ears of the newborn are not damaged by phototherapy.

The Pediatric Nurse Prepares a Newborn for Phototherapy