A new mother has decided to breast-feed her infant after having bottle-fed her other two children. Which of the following information about having a breast-fed infant should the nurse discuss with the mother?
a. Breast-fed infants have darker bowel movements than bottle-fed babies.
b. Breast-fed infants have smellier bowel movements than bottle-fed babies.
c. Breast-fed infants have more frequent bowel movements than bottle-fed babies.
d. Breast-fed infants have harder bowel movements than bottle-fed babies.
Answer: c. Breast-fed infants have more frequent bowel movements than bottle-fed babies.
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