Which statement describing physiologic jaundice is incorrect?
a. Neonatal jaundice is common, but kernicterus is rare.
b. The appearance of jaundice during the first 24 hours or beyond day 7 indicates a pathologic process.
c. Because jaundice may not appear before discharge, parents need instruction on how to assess it and when to call for medical help.
d. Breastfed babies have a lower incidence of jaundice.
ANS: D
Breastfeeding is associated with an increased incidence of jaundice. Neonatal jaundice occurs in 60% of newborns; the complication called kernicterus is rare. Jaundice in the first 24 hours or that persists past day 7 is cause for medical concern. Parents need to know how to assess for jaundice in their newborn.
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