A follow-up visit for a newborn client is scheduled with the pediatric nurse practitioner 3 days after discharge. What will the nurse include in the assessment during the scheduled visit for this newborn?
1. Feeding pattern
2. Jaundice
3. Length
4. Vision screen
5. Sleep pattern
Correct Answer: 1,2,5
Rationale: Feeding pattern, sleep pattern, and jaundice assessment would be appropriate 3 days after discharge. It would not be necessary to do a length or vision screen at this age.
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