To best assess the effectiveness of the phototherapy treatment, the nurse will monitor which of the following?
a. skin color of the newborn c. serial serum bilirubin levels
b. pulse oximetry d. activity level of the baby
C
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A Incorrect. To best assess the effectiveness of the phototherapy treatment, the nurse will not rely upon the skin color of the newborn.
B Incorrect. To best assess the effectiveness of the phototherapy treatment, the nurse will not rely upon the oxygen level in the blood.
C Correct. To best assess the effectiveness of the phototherapy treatment, the nurse will rely upon serial serum bilirubin levels.
D Incorrect. To best assess the effectiveness of the phototherapy treatment, the nurse will not rely upon the activity level of the baby.
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