A practical nurse is preparing to initiate prescribed phototherapy for a 2-day-old newborn who has hyperbilirubinemia. In what order should the nurse perform the following actions? Arrange the steps from first to last.
- 1Remove the newborn's clothing except for the diaper.
- 2Apply opaque eye shields over the newborn's closed eyes.
- 3Place the newborn in the bassinet or incubator under the phototherapy unit.
- 4Turn on the phototherapy lights and document the therapy start time.
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The correct sequence is to first remove the newborn's clothing except the diaper, then apply opaque eye shields, place the newborn under the unit, and finally turn on the phototherapy lights.
The priority when initiating phototherapy is to ensure treatment efficacy while maintaining strict safety standards. The newborn must first be undressed down to the diaper to maximize skin exposure. Next, opaque eye shields are applied to protect the retinas before the infant is exposed to the light source. The infant is then safely positioned under the unit. Finally, the lights are turned on, and the start time is documented to initiate the prescribed therapy.
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Phototherapy setup and newborn safety