A 2-week-old newborn is accompanied by the mother for the first visit to the clinic. The breastfeeding mother asks, "What should my baby's bowel movements look like?" Which response by the nurse is the most appropriate?
1) "The baby should have one stool a day that is dark brown and formed."
2) "Several soft mustard-colored stools a day is normal."
3) "Hard stools are common in breastfed babies."
4) "The stool should be watery and contain mucus."
ANS: 2
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