A newborn is jaundiced and receiving phototherapy via ultraviolet bank lights.
An appropriate nursing intervention when caring for an infant with hyperbilirubinemia and receiving phototherapy by this method would be to:.

Choice A rationale:

Drink a glass of water with a fat-free carbohydrate before getting out of bed in the morning. While staying hydrated is important, consuming a fat-free carbohydrate before getting out of bed may not be sufficient to alleviate nausea and vomiting. Eating small, frequent meals throughout the day, as suggested in choice B, can help stabilize blood sugar levels and prevent the stomach from becoming too empty, which can contribute to nausea.

Choice B rationale:

Eat small, frequent meals (every 2 to 3 hours). Eating small, frequent meals can help manage nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Having something in the stomach at all times can prevent the stomach from becoming completely empty, reducing the likelihood of nausea. Additionally, choosing easily digestible foods can further alleviate symptoms.

Choice C rationale:

Increase her intake of high-fat foods to keep the stomach full and coated. Increasing intake of high-fat foods is not advisable, as they can be harder to digest and may exacerbate nausea. The focus should be on consuming small, low-fat, easily digestible meals throughout the day.

Choice D rationale:

Limit fluid intake throughout the day. Limiting fluid intake is not recommended, especially during pregnancy. It's important for pregnant women to stay hydrated. Dehydration can worsen nausea and may lead to other complications. Encouraging adequate fluid intake between meals can also help manage nausea.

The correct answer is choiceb. Fetal movement palpated by the nurse-midwife.

Choice A rationale:

A positive pregnancy test is considered a probable sign of pregnancy, not a positive sign. Probable signs are those that strongly suggest pregnancy but are not definitive.

Choice B rationale:

Fetal movement palpated by the nurse-midwife is a positive sign of pregnancy. Positive signs are those that provide definitive evidence of pregnancy, such as fetal heart tones heard by a Doppler device or ultrasound visualization of the fetus.

Choice C rationale:

Braxton Hicks contractions are considered a probable sign of pregnancy. These are irregular, painless contractions that can occur throughout pregnancy but do not confirm pregnancy definitively.

Choice D rationale:

Quickening, or the first feeling of fetal movement by the mother, is a presumptive sign of pregnancy. Presumptive signs are those that the woman experiences and reports, which may suggest pregnancy but are not conclusive.