Physiological jaundice — DRCOG MCQ
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Correct answer: C — Measure fractionated bilirubin and complete the prolonged-jaundice assessment
Explanation lettering: B = shown as A · D = shown as B · E = shown as D · A = shown as E
C is correct. Jaundice beyond 14 days in a term infant requires fractionated bilirubin and a targeted assessment; pigmented stools reduce but do not eliminate cholestasis risk. D is diagnosis by assumption. E is unnecessary. A has no measured indication. B does not replace biochemical fractionation.
Reference: NICE CG98, Jaundice in newborn babies—recommendations: https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg98/chapter/recommendations