The nurse is working with a newborn who has elevated bilirubin levels that are fast approaching the toxic level. The nurse is most concerned about which of the following conditions?
a. ketolysis c. kernicterus
b. bilharziasis d. biliverdin
C
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A Incorrect. Elevated bilirubin levels approaching toxicity is not ketolysis.
B Incorrect. Bilharziasis, more commonly known as schistosomiasis, is a parasitic infection second only to malaria in the number of people affected.
C Correct. Kernicterus is the chronic and permanent accumulation of bilirubin in central nervous system tissues.
D Incorrect. Biliverdin is the green bile pigment that becomes bilirubin.
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