The mother of a 3-day-old infant calls the clinic and reports that her baby's skin is turning slightly yellow. What should the nurse explain to the mother?
1. Physiologic jaundice is normal, and peaks at this age.
2. The newborn's liver is not working as well as it should.
3. The baby is yellow because the bowels are not excreting bilirubin.
4. The yellow color indicates that brain damage might be occurring.
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Explanation: 1. Physiologic jaundice occurs soon after birth. Bilirubin levels peak at 3 to 5 days in term infants.
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