A telephone triage nurse gets a call from a postpartum client who is concerned about jaundice. The client's newborn is 37 hours old. What data should the nurse gather first?

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The first data the nurse should gather is the color of the baby's skin since jaundice causes yellowing of the skin. This information will help the nurse determine if further action is necessary.

A Telephone Triage Nurse Gets a Call from a Postpartum