A nursery nurse is implementing phototherapy for a jaundiced infant.What is the purpose of the phototherapy?
A) It is initiated when the bilirubin level reaches 5 mg/dL.
B) It converts bilirubin to a water-soluble form to be excreted in the urine.
C) It changes bilirubin to a bile salt to be excreted through the bowel.
D) It requires eye patches to remain in place 24 hours a day.
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