The nurse is providing discharge teaching to the parents of a newborn
The nurse should instruct the parents to notify the healthcare provider in case of which of the following? Note: Credit will be given only if all correct choices and no incorrect choices are selected. Select all that apply. 1. More than one episode of forceful vomiting.
2. More than 6 to 10 wet diapers per day.
3. A bluish discoloration of the skin with or without a feeding.
4. Refusal of two feedings in a row.
5. Development of eye drainage.
1, 3, 4, 5
Explanation: 1. More than one episode of forceful vomiting or frequent vomiting over a 6-hour period should be reported to the healthcare provider.
3. Cyanosis (bluish discoloration of skin) with or without a feeding is a cause for concern, and should be reported to the healthcare provider immediately.
4. Refusal of two feedings in a row should be reported to the healthcare provider.
5. The infant should not have eye drainage after discharge and this condition should be reported to the healthcare provider.
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