A healthy term infant is being discharged at 48 hours of age. When should the nurse instruct the mother to follow up with a bilirubin assessment?
A.
Within 24 hours
B.
Within 24-48 hours
C.
Within 5 days
D.
In 1 week
ANS: C
Healthy term infants discharged between 48 and 72 hours should receive follow-up and bilirubin assessment within 5 days.
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