The Nursery Nurse Is Implementing Phototherapy for the Jaundiced Infant

The nursery nurse is implementing phototherapy for the jaundiced infant.The nurse explains that the phototherapy:

A) is initiated when the bilirubin level reaches 5 mg/dL.
B) converts bilirubin to a water-soluble form to be excreted in the urine.
C) changes bilirubin to a bile salt to be excreted through the bowel.
D) requires eye patches to remain in place 24 hours a day.