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A breastfed term newborn on day 3 is under LED phototherapy for a rising bilirubin. Eye shields are in place. The infant has lost 9% of birth weight, has had 2 wet diapers in the last 24 hours, and has an axillary temperature of 37.9°C (100.2°F). The parent asks whether the lights are making the baby sick. What should the nurse do?

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