Question

A 5-day-old infant presents with a chief complaint of jaundice. As you obtain a careful history and physical examination, which of the following would NOT be a risk factor for jaundice in this infant?A Mediterranean origin
B Prolonged labor with use of forceps during the delivery
C Mother is type O+ and baby is type B
D Phenylketonuria
E Poor breastfeeding during first few days of life

Answer 1

Answer:

The factor that might not cause Jaundice in infants is Mediterranean origin.

Explanation:

Jaundice; is a yellow discoloration of the skin, mucous membranes, and the whites of the eyes caused by increased amounts of bilirubin in the blood. Jaundice is a sign of an underlying disease process.

Bilirubin is a by-product of the daily natural breakdown and destruction of red blood cells in the body.