MVU NURS 629 Exam 4 | 100% Correct Answers | Verified | Latest 2024 Version

What is physiological jaundice? - -occurs when baby accumulates bilirubin -secondary to immature liver in newborns -common first 2-4 days of life and resolves by 2 weeks What level is conjugated hyperbilirubinemia? - serum conjugated bilirubin concentration greater than 1 mg/dL if the total bilirubin is less than 5.0 mg/dL or more than 20% of the total bilirubin if the the total bilirubin is greater than 5 mg/dL (p. 862 AAP book) What is breastfeeding jaundice? - -due to poor intake that causes lack of stools and urine output -common in first week and resolves once milk comes in and infant is feeding well-more stools and urinary output -peaks around 2-3 weeks How do you diagnose jaundice? - -dx with a bili level of 5 mg/dL -12 mg/dL threshold for all newborns having jaundiced appearance -direct/indirect bili levels -CBC -reticulocyte count How do you treat jaundice? - increased intake indirect sunlight phototherapy