Which newborn is at lowest risk for elevated unconjugated bilirubin levels?
A) The newborn with significant bruising from a face presentation
B) The premature newborn
C) The newborn with O+ blood type,born to a mother with O- blood type
D) The baby born at 41 weeks' gestation

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The baby born at 41 weeks' gestation is at the lowest risk for elevated unconjugated bilirubin levels compared to the other options. Significant bruising, prematurity, and blood type incompatibility are all risk factors for increased bilirubin levels, whereas a full-term baby (41 weeks) without these complications typically has the lowest risk.

Which Newborn Is at Lowest Risk for Elevated Unconjugated Bilirubin