The nurse is caring for a newborn with jaundice. The parents question why the newborn is not under phototherapy lights
The nurse explains that the fiber-optic blanket is beneficial because of which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. Lights can stay on all 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.
1, 2, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. With the fiber-optic blanket, the light stays on at all times.
2. The eyes do not have to be covered with a fiber optic blanket.
4. With the fiber-optic blanket, greater surface area is exposed and there are no thermoregulation issues.
5. Fluid and weight loss are not complications of fiber-optic blankets.
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