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What would the nurse in charge expect to do if she is caring for a 3-day-old neonate who is receiving phototherapy to treat jaundice?

What would the nurse in charge expect to do if she is caring for a 3-day-old neonate who is receiving phototherapy to treat jaundice?

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John Smith

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Answered Feb 04, 2017

Check the vital signs every 2 to 4 hours

While caring for an infant receiving phototherapy for treatment of jaundice, vital signs are checked every 2 to 4 hours because hyperthermia can occur due to the phototherapy lights.

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