Which nursing interventions are appropriate when caring for the newborn undergoing phototherapy?
A) Cover the newborn's eyes at all times, even when not under the lights.
B) Close the newborn's eyelids before applying eye patches.
C) Inspect the eyes each shift for conjunctivitis, drainage, and corneal abrasions.
D) Keep the baby swaddled in a blanket to prevent heat loss.
E) Reposition the baby every 2 hours.
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