Which of the following statements best describes the purpose of phototherapy?
a. reducing serum bilirubin level and preventing brain damage
b. raising the body temperature of a neonate with a subnormal temperature
c. producing X-rays of the internal organs of the body
d. reducing pain in the muscles and joints of the body
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A Correct. Phototherapy is the use of special high-intensity fluorescent lights as a method of reducing serum bilirubin level and preventing brain damage.
B Incorrect. Raising the body temperature of a neonate with a subnormal temperature does not best describe the purpose of phototherapy.
C Incorrect. Producing X-rays of the internal organs of the body does not best describe the purpose of phototherapy.
D Incorrect. Reducing pain in the muscles and joints of the body does not best describe the purpose of phototherapy.
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