A nurse is caring for a client who is breastfeeding their 5-day-old newborn. Which of the following should the nurse identify as an indication that the newborn is breastfeeding effectively?

The nurse should identify that the newborn is making audible swallowing sounds as an indication that they are breastfeeding effectively. This indicates that the newborn is able to latch onto the breast and transfer milk effectively. a) Falling asleep 5 minutes after starting a feeding may indicate that the newborn is not getting enough milk. b) Having 3 wet diapers each day is not enough for a 5-day-old newborn. A newborn should have at least 6 wet diapers per day. c) Having a bowel movement every other day is not an indication of effective breastfeeding. A breastfed newborn should have at least 3 bowel movements per day.