The nurse correctly describes physiologic jaundice to the parents of a newborn in the following manner:
1. “Jaundice usually stays visible for 20–25 days.”
2. “Jaundice is considered an abnormal process that occurs during transition from intrauterine to extrauterine life and appears before 24 hours of life.”
3. “It is considered a normal process that occurs during transition from intrauterine to extrauterine life, and appears after 24 hours of life.”
4. “There is no statistical difference between breastfed and bottle-fed babies regarding bilirubin levels.”
3. “It is considered a normal process that occurs during transition from intrauterine to extrauterine life, and appears after 24 hours of life.”
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