The nurse is caring for a newborn with jaundice. The parents question why the newborn is not under the phototherapy lights. The nurse explains that the fiberoptic blanket is beneficial because: (Select all that apply.)
1. Lights can stay on all of the time.
2. The eyes do not need to be covered.
3. The lights will need to be removed for feedings.
4. Newborns do not get overheated.
5. Weight loss is not a complication of this system.
Correct
1; 2; 4; 5
Rationale:
1. Benefits of the fiberoptic blanket are that newborns do not get overheated, weight loss is not a complication of this system, the eyes do not have to be covered, and the lights can stay on all of the time.
2. Benefits of the fiberoptic blanket are that newborns do not get overheated, weight loss is not a complication of this system, the eyes do not have to be covered, and the lights can stay on all of the time.
3. Benefits of the fiberoptic blanket are that newborns do not get overheated, weight loss is not a complication of this system, the eyes do not have to be covered, and the lights can stay on all of the time.
4. Benefits of the fiberoptic blanket are that newborns do not get overheated, weight loss is not a complication of this system, the eyes do not have to be covered, and the lights can stay on all of the time.
5. Benefits of the fiberoptic blanket are that newborns do not get overheated, weight loss is not a complication of this system, the eyes do not have to be covered, and the lights can stay on all of the time.
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