NCLEX-PN
Pediatrics NCLEX Questions Questions
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The nurse is assessing the full-term Caucasian infant who is 40 hours old. Which technique should the nurse use to evaluate the infant for jaundice?
Correct Answer: B
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To differentiate jaundice from normal skin color apply pressure over a bony area like the forehead. A yellow blanched area indicates jaundice. Genitalia palms soles or oral mucosa are less reliable due to slower progression or darker pigmentation.
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