The Nurse Is Assessing a 5-Day-Old Newborn and Notices the Sclera

The nurse is assessing a 5-day-old newborn and notices the sclera is yellow. Which of the following does the nurse know is true regarding a jaundiced newborn?

A) Jaundice begins at the toes and moves up.
B) Jaundice begins at the head and moves toward the toes.
C) Jaundice noticed in the eyes is a late sign of newborn jaundice.
D) Jaundice is most common before 24 hours of age.