A nurse is caring for a 4-day-old newborn with severe hyperbilirubinemia (total serum bilirubin 22 mg/dL). The infant is receiving phototherapy and has developed loose, greenish stools. The parents are concerned about the infant's condition. What is the most appropriate nursing intervention at this time?

• 1 Discontinue phototherapy immediately due to the loose stools and notify the physician
• 2 Continue phototherapy while monitoring fluid balance and providing frequent skin care to prevent breakdown. ✓ 정답
• 3 Reduce the intensity of phototherapy lights to minimize gastrointestinal side effects
• 4 Administer anti-diarrheal medication to control the loose stools before continuing treatment

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