A postpartum mother is concerned that her newborn has not had a stool since birth. The newborn is 18 hours old. The nurse's best response is:
1. "I will call your pediatrician immediately."
2. "Passage of the first stool within 48 hours is normal."
3. "Your newborn might not have a stool until the third day."
4. "Your newborn must be dehydrated."
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Rationale:
1. The passage of the first stool within 48 hours is normal, not an emergency situation.
2. The passage of the first stool within 48 hours is normal.
3. The passage of the first stool within 48 hours is normal.
4. The passage of the first stool within 48 hours is normal. Decreased urinary output and depressed fontanelles indicate dehydration.
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