NUR 221 - Quiz 2, Exam Questions & Answers
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NUR 221 - Quiz 2, Exam Questions & Answers-What is essen- tial in prevent- ing hyperbiliru- binemia?Adequate feeding. Newborns should breastfeed early (within 1 to 2 hours after birth) and often (at l... east 8 to 12 times/24 hours). Colostrum acts as a laxative to promote stooling, which helps rid the body of bilirubin. Formula fed infants should be fed after birth when their physiologic status has stabilized and therefore every 3 to 4 hours. What are the most common risk factors for hyperbiliru- binemia? - Gestational age less than 38 weeks, exclusive breastfeeding (especially in associa- tion with breastfeeding diflculties and excessive weight loss), significant jaundice in a sibling, isoimmune or other hemolytic disease (e.g., glucose 6 phosphate dehydrogenase [G6PD] deficiency), cephalhematoma, significant bruising, and East Indian race. [Show More]
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