Phototherapy is indicated for children with:

Correct option is D

Ans. (d)
Sol. Phototherapy is used to treat neonatal jaundice, which is caused by high levels of bilirubin in the blood (hyperbilirubinemia). It helps convert bilirubin into a form that can be excreted.
Explanation of each option:
· (a) Hypoglycemia – Treated with glucose, not phototherapy.
· (b) Necrotizing enterocolitis – A serious intestinal condition; requires different treatment.
· (c) Hemolytic disease – Can lead to jaundice, but phototherapy targets the resulting hyperbilirubinemia.
· (d) Hyperbilirubinemia – Correct. Main condition treated with phototherapy.