The nurse caring for a child undergoing phototherapy will take the precaution of:
a. Moistening the skin with baby lotion prior to therapy
b. Covering the eyes with patches during therapy
c. Keeping phototherapy lights on when blood is being drawn
d. Keeping the neonate's room dark during therapy
B
The baby's eyes should be covered during therapy to prevent eye damage.
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