A New Mother at 36 Hours Post-Delivery Has Asked to Be

question 26

Multiple Choice

A new mother at 36 hours post-delivery has asked to be discharged to home. The nurse explains that criteria for discharge before the newborn is 48 hours old include:

• A) The newborn's respiratory rate is less than 60 breaths/min.
• B) Singleton birth at a minimum 37 weeks' gestation.
• C) The newborn has passed at least three spontaneous stools.
• D) The newborn has normal and stable vital signs for 24 hours before discharge.

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Definitions:

Inflammatory Process

The body's biological response to harmful stimuli, such as pathogens or damaged cells, characterized by redness, swelling, pain, and heat.

Biliary Atresia

A condition in newborns involving the blockage or absence of bile ducts, leading to liver damage.

Jaundice

A condition characterized by yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes, often due to liver dysfunction.

Hepatomegaly

An abnormal enlargement of the liver, which can indicate liver disease or heart failure.