The nurse is assessing a 2-week-old male infant in a community health clinic and notes that his sclera appear slightly yellow. Additionally, urine in his diaper appears tea-colored. This child should receive follow- up assessment for what condition?
Explanation & Rationale
Biliary atresia is a condition that can cause jaundice in newborns and infants, and it can also lead to tea-colored urine due to the presence of bilirubin in the urine. Infants with biliary atresia require further assessment and treatment, including possible surgery, to prevent liver damage and other complications. A. Intussusception is a condition in which a part of the intestine folds into itself, causing an obstruction, but it does not typically present with jaundice or tea-colored urine. C. Hirschsprung's disease is a congenital condition that affects the large intestine and can cause bowel obstruction, but it also does not typically present with jaundice or tea-colored urine. D. Huntington's disease is a genetic neurological disorder that typically does not present in infants and does not cause jaundice or tea-colored urine.