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    A nurse is teaching a client who is 2 days postpartum and is breastfeeding. Which of the following statements by the client indicates an understanding of the teaching?

    Explanation & Rationale

    A. "My baby should have at least three bowel movements per day after 4 days of age.": This statement reflects correct understanding. By the fourth day of life, a healthy, breastfed newborn typically passes at least three yellow, seedy stools per day, indicating adequate intake and gastrointestinal function. B. "I should expect my baby to make a grunting sound when breathing": Grunting is a sign of respiratory distress in a newborn and is not expected in a healthy infant. The client should be taught to report any abnormal respiratory sounds immediately. C. "I should put my baby on a feeding schedule.": Newborns should feed on demand rather than on a strict schedule to ensure adequate nutrition and support breastfeeding. Rigid scheduling can lead to insufficient intake and dehydration. D. "My baby should sleep for at least 4 hours between feedings during the night.": Newborns typically need to feed every 2–3 hours, including at night. Expecting the infant to sleep for 4 hours between feeds may indicate misunderstanding of normal feeding patterns and could result in inadequate caloric intake.

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