A new mother expresses concern to the nurse that her baby is crying and grunting when passing stool. What is the nurse's best response to this observation?
A) "This is normal behavior for infants unless the stool passed is hard and dry."
B) "This is normal behavior for infants due to the immaturity of the gastrointestinal system."
C) "This indicates a blockage in the intestine and must be reported to the physician."
D) "This is normal behavior for infants unless the stool passed is black or green."
A
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Due to the immaturity of the gastrointestinal system, newborns and young infants often grunt, strain, or cry while attempting to have a bowel movement. This is not of concern unless the stool is hard and dry. Stool color and texture may change depending on the foods that the infant is ingesting. Iron supplements may cause the stool to appear black or very dark green.
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