The nurse places a newborn with jaundice under the phototherapy lights in the nursery to achieve which goal?
A) Prevent cold stress
B) Increase surfactant levels in the lungs
C) Promote respiratory stability
D) Decrease the serum bilirubin level
D
Feedback:
Jaundice reflects elevated serum bilirubin levels; phototherapy helps to break down the bilirubin for excretion. Phototherapy has no effect on body temperature, surfactant levels, or respiratory stability.
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