A nursery nurse is implementing phototherapy for a jaundiced infant. What is the purpose of the phototherapy?
a. It is initiated when the bilirubin level reaches 5 mg/dL.
b. It converts bilirubin to a water-soluble form to be excreted in the urine.
c. It changes bilirubin to a bile salt to be excreted through the bowel.
d. It requires eye patches to remain in place 24 hours a day.
ANS: B
Phototherapy converts the bilirubin into a water-soluble form to be excreted by the kidneys. It is initiated when the bilirubin level reaches 12 to 15 mg/dL. The eye patches are worn during therapy, but removed for feeding, bathing, and socialization.
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