Posted: August 31st, 2017
Phototherapy is ordered for a newborn with physiologic jaundice. The nurse caring for the infant should:
A. Offer the baby sterile water between feedings of formula
B. Apply an emollient to the baby’s skin to prevent drying
C. Wear a gown, gloves, and a mask while caring for the infant
D. Place the baby on enteric isolation
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