A mother comes to the clinic with her infant for a newborn checkup at 1 week of age.The mother tells the nurse,"My baby looks yellow to me." Which is the nurse's best response?

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The yellowing of the skin in newborns is likely due to physiologic jaundice, which occurs as a result of the breakdown of excess red blood cells. This is a common and normal occurrence in newborns and typically resolves on its own within a few weeks. Option A is not relevant to the situation. Option B is a reasonable consideration, but not the best response as it could cause unnecessary worry in the mother. Option D is not helpful as there is no cream for physiologic jaundice.

A Mother Comes to the Clinic with Her Infant for a Newborn