Difficulty: Medium
Average Score: 81%
Simulated
Passage / Scenario
A nurse is admitting a full-term baby boy delivered 12 hours ago to the nursery following a cesarean birth. The nurse observes that the newborn's skin is slightly yellow.This finding indicates the newborn is experiencing a complication related to which of the following?
Correct answer
B
Rationale
The correct answer is B: Physiologic jaundice. Physiologic jaundice is common in newborns due to the breakdown of red blood cells and immature liver function. This leads to an increase in bilirubin levels, causing yellowing of the skin and eyes. Maternal/newborn blood group incompatibility (A) would present with hemolytic disease of the newborn. Maternal cocaine abuse (C) can lead to various complications but is not directly related to jaundice. Absence of vitamin K (D) can cause bleeding issues but is not typically associated with jaundice in newborns.