Question

A 2-day-old term newborn has a TSB at the phototherapy threshold per 2022 AAP nomogram and no neurotoxicity risk factors. What is the appropriate action?

Accepted Answer

Initiate intensive phototherapy

Answer

Schedule outpatient recheck in 48 hours without therapy

Answer

Begin exchange transfusion

Answer

Start home sunlight exposure instead of phototherapy

Answer

No action; thresholds are only for preterm

Practice question

A 2-day-old term newborn has a TSB at the phototherapy threshold per 2022 AAP nomogram and no neurotoxicity risk factors. What is the appropriate action?