A nursery nurse is caring for a neonate who is receiving phototherapy. During the assessment, the nurse turns off the phototherapy light and checks the newborn. The nurse notes that the newborn’s skin appears orange-yellow in color and he is sleepy. What is the next step the nurse should take?
A nurse is caring for a three-day-old, full-term infant who requires phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia. For which of the following conditions should the nurse monitor related to phototherapy? Select all that apply.
A newborn is recieving phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia. Which of the following is the priority nursing intervention?
A nurse is educating a breastfeeding mother on how to help a newborn with a high bilirubin level. Which of the following should be included?
A nurse is caring for a 2-day-old infant who requires phototherapy for treatment of jaundice. Which information would be included as part of the nurse’s subjective assessment?
A nurse enters the room after receiving report that a newborn is on overhead phototherapy. Which finding would be most concerning?
The nurse is caring for a newborn on phototherapy due to hyperbilirubinemia. Which of the following interventions are priorities for a newborn with this diagnosis? Select all that apply.
A nurse notes a high risk bilirubin level on a newborn. After notifying the provider, which provider order should be questioned?
A 3-day-old infant requires phototherapy for elevated bilirubin levels. Which of the following is part of nursing care for an infant undergoing phototherapy? Select all that apply.
The nurse is training a new graduate nurse who is caring for an infant receiving phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia. Which of the following statements by the new nurse indicates a need for further education?
