Practice Question
A nurse is reviewing laboratory results of a newborn who is 4 hr old. Which of the following findings should the nurse report to the provider?
Answer Choices:
Correct Answer:
Bilirubin 9 mg/dL
Rationale:
⚫ At 4 hours old, a bilirubin level of 9 mg/dL is considered elevated and abnormal.
⚫ Normal bilirubin levels at birth are typically under 6 mg/dL; higher values increase risk for kernicterus.
⚫ Early-onset hyperbilirubinemia requires prompt attention and possible phototherapy.
⚫ The other lab values listed are within normal ranges for newborns.
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- Category: RN Nursing Exam(s)
- Subcategory: ATI Exam(s)
- Domain: RN ATI Maternal & Newborn Care
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