Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 76%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
Newborn with hyperbilirubinemia and a prescription for phototherapy.A nurse is developing a plan of care for a newborn who has hyperbilirubinemia and a prescription for phototherapy. Which of the following interventions should the nurse include?
Correct answer
C
Rationale
Repositioning every 2-3 hours evenly exposes all skin areas to light, optimizing bilirubin breakdown and preventing pressure ulcers, ensuring effective phototherapy outcomes and skin integrity.