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Hyperbilirubinemia NCLEX Review and Nursing Care Plans

Hyperbilirubinemia is a condition that occurs when bilirubin accumulates beyond normal levels in the blood.

When red blood cells die, they break down into heme and globin.

Bilirubin is a yellowish substance that is derived from the heme part of red blood cells.

This bilirubin is not soluble and is referred to as unconjugated bilirubin.

Unconjugated bilirubin is transported to the liver by albumin for conjugation.

The liver binds it to an enzyme to make it water soluble so it can easily be excreted out of the body.

Conjugated bilirubin is excreted in bile to the biliary duct and intestines where it is further broke...