The nurse is assessing a newborn diagnosed with physiologic jaundice. Which findings would the nurse expect? Note; Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Standard Text:

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Physiologic jaundice typically appears after 24 hours of life and manifests as yellowish coloration of the sclera of the eyes. Cephalhematoma or excessive bruising and cyanosis are not typically associated with physiologic jaundice. Jaundice may be present within the first 24 hours of life in the case of pathological jaundice, which would require further investigation and treatment.

The Nurse Is Assessing a Newborn Diagnosed with Physiologic Jaundice