A home care nurse makes a visit to a new mother who delivered a 7-lb girl 72 hours ago. The mother tells the nurse that her newborn seems to sleep almost all day. The nurse most appropriately responds by making which statement to the mother?
A. "Most newborns sleep about 16 hours a day"
B. "We should probably have the baby checked out by the doctor."
C. "If you see any other neurological alterations, call the pediatrician."
D. "It's important to wake the baby every hour to provide stimulation.
Ans: A. "Most newborns sleep about 16 hours a day"
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