What intervention would make phototherapy most effective in reducing the indirect bilirubin in an affected newborn?
a. Turn the infant every 2 hours.
b. Increase oral intake of water between and before feedings.
c. Place eye patches on the newborn.
d. Wrap the infant in triple blankets to prevent cold stress.
A
Exposure of all parts of the skin increases effectiveness of phototherapy.
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a. "I cannot eat or drink before the electro-cardiography." b. "I must lie as still as possible during the procedure." c. "I am likely to feel warmth as the dye en-ters the heart." d. "I will increase my fluid intake on the day of the procedure."
Define the following terms: