The nurse is preparing a parent of a newborn for home phototherapy. Which statement made by the parent would indicate a need for further teaching?
a. "I should change the baby's position many times during the day."
b. "I can dress the baby in lightweight clothing while under phototherapy."
c. "I should be sure that the baby's eyelids are closed before applying patches."
d. "I can take the patches off the baby during feedings and other caregiving activities."
ANS: B
The baby should be placed nude under the lights. The newborn should be repositioned frequently to expose all body surfaces to the lights. The newborn's eyelids must be closed before the patches are applied because the corneas may become excoriated if in contact with the dressing. The eye patches should be removed so the newborn can have visual and sensory stimulation.
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