Parent education for infant care includes information about when to call the health care provider. From the list below, select the sign(s) that should be reported. (Select all that apply.)
a. Bleeding from the circumcision site
b. Absence of breathing for 10 to 15 seconds
c. No wet diapers in 12 hours
d. Redness and odor from the cord
e. Refusal to feed for two consecutive feedings
f. One green, watery stool
g. Whites of eyes appearing yellow
h. One episode of vomiting
ANS: B, D, E, G
These are signs of potential problems that should be reported to the health care provider. Apneic episodes of less than 20 seconds are normal in the newborn. No wet diapers in 12 hours; one green, watery stool; and one episode of vomiting may not necessitate a call to the health care provider, but the newborn should be monitored for further episodes.
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