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:

Journalize

The act of recording business transactions in the journal of an accounting system, marking the first step in the accounting cycle.

Normal Balance

The side (debit or credit) of an account that is typically increased; varies depending on the account type.

Debit

An accounting entry that increases an asset or expense account or decreases a liability or equity account.

Credit

In finance, it refers to the borrowing capacity of an individual or company, or the entry on the right side of a financial account, indicating an increase in liability or decrease in asset.