The mother of a 4-day-old calls the pediatrician's office because she is concerned about her infant's skin. Which finding needs to be reported promptly to the child's pediatrician?
a. The hands and feet feel cooler than the rest of the body.
b. Skin is peeling on several parts of the infant's body.
c. There is a small pink patch on the left eyelid and one on the neck.
d. Today, the infant's skin has a yellowish tinge.
ANS: D
Physiological jaundice becomes evident between the second and third days of life and lasts for about 1 week. Evidence of jaundice is reported and the newborn is evaluated.
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