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Title: Which of the following are considered risk factors for development of severe hyperbilirubinemia? ... Post by: cristiik on Feb 5, 2018 Which of the following are considered risk factors for development of severe hyperbilirubinemia? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply.
1. Northern European descent 2. Previous sibling received phototherapy 3. Gestational age 27 to 30 weeks 4. Exclusive breastfeeding 5. Infection Title: Which of the following are considered risk factors for development of severe hyperbilirubinemia? ... Post by: smzn on Feb 5, 2018 2, 4, 5
Explanation: 2. Previous sibling received phototherapy is considered a risk factor for development of severe hyperbilirubinemia. 4. Exclusive breastfeeding, particularly if nursing is not going well and excessive weight loss is experienced, is considered a risk factor for development of severe hyperbilirubinemia. 5. Infection is considered a risk factor for development of severe hyperbilirubinemia. |