The difference between physiologic and nonphysiologic jaundice is that nonphysiologic jaundice
a. Usually results in kernicterus
b. Appears during the first 24 hours of life
c. Results from breakdown of excessive erythrocytes not needed after birth
d. Begins on the head and progresses down the body
B
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A Pathologic jaundice may lead to kernicterus, but it needs to be stopped before
that occurs.
B Nonphysiologic jaundice appears during the first 24 hours of life, whereas
physiologic jaundice appears after the first 24 hours of life.
C Both jaundices are the result of the breakdown of erythrocytes. Pathologic
jaundice is due to a pathologic condition, such as Rh incompatibility.
D Jaundice proceeds from the head down.
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