Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 69%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A newborn who is experiencing hyperbilirubinemia and is receiving phototherapy.A nurse is caring for a newborn who is experiencing hyperbilirubinemia and is receiving phototherapy. Which of the following findings indicate that the phototherapy is effective?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
A decrease in transcutaneous bilirubin (TcB) levels shows effective phototherapy, as it converts bilirubin into water-soluble isomers.