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A newborn is jaundiced and receiving phototherapy via ultraviolet bank lights. An appropriate nursing intervention when caring for an infant with hyperbilirubinemia who is receiving phototherapy by this method would be to:

A.Apply an oil-based lotion to the newborn's skin to prevent drying and cracking.B.Limit the newborn's intake of milk to prevent nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.C.Place eye shields over the newborn's closed eyes.D.Change the newborn's position every 4 hours.

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