A first-time dad is concerned that his 3-day-old daughter's skin looks "yellow." In the nurse's explanation of physiologic jaundice,what fact should be included?
A) Physiologic jaundice occurs during the first 24 hours of life.
B) Physiologic jaundice is caused by blood incompatibilities between the mother and infant blood types.
C) The bilirubin levels of physiologic jaundice peak between the second and fourth days of life.
D) This condition is also known as "breast milk jaundice."

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Physiologic jaundice becomes visible when the serum bilirubin reaches a level of 5 mg/dL or greater,which occurs when the baby is approximately 3 days old.This finding is within normal limits for the newborn.Pathologic jaundice occurs during the first 24 hours of life.Pathologic jaundice is caused by blood incompatibilities,causing excessive destruction of erythrocytes,and must be investigated.Breast milk jaundice occurs in one third of breastfed infants at 2 weeks and is caused by an insufficient intake of fluids.

A First-Time Dad Is Concerned That His 3-Day-Old Daughter's Skin