The home health nurse is educating parents on home phototherapy. What will the nurse include when providing information to these parents?
a. Cover the infant's eyes when under the light.
b. Use a three-prong plug.
c. Keep a diaper in place.
d. Place the light source on an absorbent surface.
e. Expose as much skin as possible.
ANS: B, C, E
Parents should be instructed to use a three-prong plug for safety, keep a diaper in place, and expose as much skin as possible. The light source should be placed on a nonabsorbent surface, not on carpet or in a crib. It is not necessary to cover the infant's eyes when under the light.
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