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Maternal Newborn Health
문제
A nurse is assessing a 3-day-old newborn for signs of pathological hyperbilirubinemia. Which assessment finding would be most concerning and require immediate intervention?
1Jaundice appearing on the face and extending to the chest
2Jaundice present at birth with rapid progression to the abdomen within 24 hours✓ 정답
3Mild jaundice appearing on day 2 of life limited to the face
4Jaundice appearing on day 3 extending from face to upper chest
해설
Jaundice present at birth with rapid progression within 24 hours indicates pathological hyperbilirubinemia requiring immediate intervention due to risk of kernicterus. Other options describe physiological jaundice or less concerning patterns.