A term neonate at 36 hours of life has a total serum bilirubin (TSB) of 13 mg/dL, placing it in the high-intermediate risk zone on the Bhutani nomogram. Which intervention is most appropriate?
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A
Initiate intensive phototherapy immediately
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B
Repeat TSB in 4-6 hours and monitor the trajectory closely
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C
Perform exchange transfusion
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D
Discharge with pediatric follow-up in one week