The visiting nurse evaluates a 2-day-old breastfed newborn at home and notes that the baby appears jaundiced. When explaining jaundice to the parents, what would the nurse tell them?
1. "Jaundice is uncommon in newborns."
2. "Some newborns require phototherapy."
3. "Jaundice is a medical emergency."
4. "Jaundice is always a sign of liver disease."
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Explanation: 2. Physiologic jaundice is a normal process that can occur after 24 hours of life in about half of healthy newborns. It is not a sign of liver disease. Physiologic jaundice might require phototherapy.
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