The nurse is providing care for a woman who recently gave birth to a full-term baby girl.The woman tells the nurse she is worried because her son had elevated bilirubin levels as an infant and had to be in an incubator with special lights.Which of the following statements by the nurse is best?
A) "Babies are often a little jaundice when they're born; I'm sure the doctor will order labs if you ask him to."
B) "It's normal to be worried.Bilirubin levels are usually down to normal by the time the baby is 10 days old.It will be important to call the doctor if she seems lethargic or more jaundiced."
C) "I'll bet your little guy is really excited to have a new baby sister at home."
D) "Do you want me to give you directions to the outpatient lab so you can have her blood checked?"
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