The Term Infant with Problems: Case Study 21, Part A

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The Term Infant with Problems: Topics
Table of Contents
Pre module evaluation
Early Jaundice
Breast Milk Jaundice
Poor Weight Gain
Multiple Births
Hypoglycemia
Transient Illness
Congenital Anomalies
Physiologic Supplementation
Post module evaluation
References

The mother of a three day old infant calls the postpartum unit. She had been advised not to give the baby a bottle. However, her baby is looking yellow and her infant care book suggests that a jaundiced baby should get supplemental water. She wants to know what she should do.

Q1: What advice is best?



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