Abstract:Neonatal jaundice is a clinical condition found in infants, which is characterized by yellow staining of the skin and sclera due to the accumulation of unconjugated bilirubin excess. This is the leading cause of death in 60%-80% of newborns. This research aimed to investigate the effects of an extremity strengthening exercise on neonates, who were receiving phototherapy in terms of defecation frequency, vital signs, enteral feeding and body weight. In this quasi experimental study, 34 aterm neonates with jaund… Show more
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