Question

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on her second postpartum day, the mother of a newborn says, \the doctor says regarding physiologic jaundice should form the basis of the nurses response?
it is related to the destruction of fetal red blood cells.
it is caused by an increase in neonatal metabolism.
it is related to the immaturity of the reticuloendothelial system.
it is caused by an antigen - antibody reaction.

Explanation:

Physiologic jaundice in newborns often results from breakdown of fetal RBCs releasing bilirubin which the immature liver may not process fast - enough.

Answer:

It is related to the destruction of fetal red blood cells.