The nurse is discharging a 15-year-old first-time mother. Which statement should the nurse include in the discharge teaching?
1. "Call your pediatrician if the baby's temperature is below 98°F."
2. "Your baby's stools will change to a golden color when your milk comes in."
3. "You can wipe away any eye drainage that might form."
4. "Your infant should wet a diaper at least six times per day."
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Rationale:
1. A temp lower than 98°F is abnormally low.
2. Stool color turns a golden brown when lactation is established.
3. Eye drainage is abnormal, and should be reported to the baby's provider.
4. A minimum of six wet diapers per day indicates adequate fluid intake.
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