Question

A 2-day-old... exclusively breastfed baby is to be discharged home. Under what conditions should the nurse teach the parents to call the pediatrician?

1. If the baby feeds 8 to 12 times each day.
2. If the baby urinates 6 to 10 times each day.
3. If the baby has stools that are watery and bright yellow.
4. If the baby has eyes and skin that are tinged yellow.

Answer 1

Parents should call the pediatrician if the baby feeds or urinates outside of the normal range, experiences significant changes in stool, or develops yellowing of the eyes and skin.

Step-by-step explanation:

When teaching parents of a 2-day-old exclusively breastfed baby who is being discharged home, the nurse should inform them to call the pediatrician under the following conditions:

1. If the baby feeds less than 8 times or more than 12 times each day.
2. If the baby urinates less than 6 times or more than 10 times each day.
3. If the baby has stools that are very watery or have a significant change in color, consistency, or frequency.
4. If the baby develops yellowing of the eyes and skin, which can be a sign of jaundice.