A Postpartum Client Calls the Nursery to Report That Her

question 3

Multiple Choice

A postpartum client calls the nursery to report that her 3-day-old newborn has passed a bright green stool. How should the nurse respond to the client?

• A) "Your newborn has diarrhea."
• B) "This is a normal occurrence."
• C) "There may be a possible food allergy."
• D) "Take your newborn to the pediatrician."

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Definitions:

Fibrous Protein

Proteins with a long, filamentous shape, such as collagen or keratin, which provide structural support for cells and tissues.

Elasticity

The ability of a material to resume its normal shape after being stretched or compressed, a key property in both biological and synthetic materials.

Hydrophobic Interactions

The tendency of hydrophobic substances to cluster together due to strong cohesive interactions among surrounding water molecules.

Amino Acids

Organic compounds that combine to form proteins and are used as the building blocks of life.