The nurse is assessing a newborn for jaundice. The nurse knows that jaundice is easiest to detect in the newborn in certain areas. Because of this knowledge, the nurse will assess which of the following?
a. the scapula, under the arm, and in the groin
b. under the chin and under the knee
c. under the scrotum or inside the labia
d. on the tip of nose, external ear, lips, hands, and feet
D
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A Incorrect. In assessing a newborn for jaundice, the nurse will not focus on skin of the scapula, under the arm, and in the groin.
B Incorrect. In assessing a newborn for jaundice, the nurse will not focus on skin under the chin and under the knee.
C Incorrect. In assessing a newborn for jaundice, the nurse will not focus on skin under the scrotum or inside the labia.
D Correct. Observe the color of the skin, especially at the tip of the nose, the external ear, the lips, the hands, and the feet. These areas are prominent locations for detecting cyanosis or jaundice.
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