A mother and her newborn have been discharged after a hospital stay of less than 48 hours. What are essential components the nurse must include in the first postpartum home visit?

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The nurse should assess the newborn's color to check for jaundice or cyanosis, measure weight to ensure proper growth, observe mother-newborn interaction to support bonding and identify any issues, and reinforce information about feeding and sleep patterns to support the mother's understanding and confidence in caring for her newborn. Height measurement is not typically essential in the immediate postpartum period.

A Mother and Her Newborn Have Been Discharged After a Hospital