Which of the following would the nurse include in the plan of care for a newborn receiving phototherapy?
A) Keeping the newborn in the supine position
B) Covering the newborn's eyes while under the bililights
C) Ensuring that the newborn is covered or clothed
D) Reducing the amount of fluid intake to 8 ounces daily
B
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During phototherapy, the newborn's eyes are covered to protect them from the lights. The newborn is turned every 2 hours to expose all areas of the body to the lights and is kept undressed, except for the diaper area, to provide maximum body exposure to the lights. Fluid intake is increased to allow for added fluid, protein, and calories.
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