In many facilities protocols allow the nurses to obtain transcutaneous bilirubin measurements (TcB) using a bilirubin meter, without the order of a nurse practitioner or physician. Is this statement true or false?
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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Bilirubinometers are non-invasive devices to measure bilirubin levels in the infant's skin,
thus avoiding repeated skin punctures to obtain blood samples. Abnormal results of TcB
be should be confirmed with a total serum bilirubin (TsB). The National Association of
Neonatal Nurses recommends obtaining a TcB or TsB on all infants prior to discharge.
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