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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