When Changing a Diaper,the Nurse Observes That a 2-Day-Old Infant

question 27

Multiple Choice

When changing a diaper,the nurse observes that a 2-day-old infant has passed a green-black,tarry stool.What should the nurse do?

• A) Notify the provider immediately.
• B) Do nothing; this is normal.
• C) Give the baby sterile water until the mother's milk comes in.
• D) Apply a skin barrier cream to the buttocks to prevent irritation.

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