CPM Certified Professional Midwife

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A 3-day-old newborn is placed under the phototherapy lights for the treatment of jaundice. The midwife expects the newborn to pass:

Blackish-green stools.
Bright green stools.
Light yellow stools.
Bright yellow stools.

Explanation

Answer: B - A newborn placed under phototherapy lights passes bright green stools because of increased bilirubin excretion. Blackish-green stools are usually passed within 24 hours after birth. Light yellow stools are passed by breastfed newborns by the fourth day of life. Bright yellow stools are passed by formula-fed newborns.

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