Final answer:
d. Cover the newborn's eyes with a soft cloth. The nurse should include the action of covering the newborn's eyes with soft cloth in the plan of care for a newborn undergoing phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia.
Step-by-step explanation:
In the plan of care for a newborn undergoing phototherapy for hyperbilirubinemia, the nurse should include the action of covering the newborn's eyes with a soft cloth (option d). This is important because phototherapy exposes the baby's skin to UV light, which can be harmful to the eyes. By covering the eyes, the nurse can protect the baby's delicate eyes from the potential damage caused by the UV light.
Keeping the newborn in a diaper only (option a) is not necessary for the phototherapy treatment. Administering a bath before phototherapy (option b) is not recommended because the baby's skin can become more sensitive and dry. Applying a thick layer of emollient to the newborn's skin (option c) is also not recommended as it can interfere with the effectiveness of the phototherapy.