Question

a nurse is reviewing the electronic medical record of a newborn. which of the following maternal findings is a potential risk factor for pathological hyperbilirubinemia? a. placenta previa b. multiple gestation c. infection d. anemia

Explanation:

Maternal infection can cause pathological hyperbilirubinemia in newborns. Placenta previa, multiple gestation, and anemia are not directly associated with causing pathological hyperbilirubinemia in the newborn in the context of this question.

Answer:

C. Infection