A postpartum patient calls the nursery to report that her 3-day-old newborn has passed a bright green stool. The nurse's best response is:

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Passing a bright green stool is a normal occurrence in newborns, as it can be due to the meconium transitioning to regular stools. There is no need for alarm unless accompanied by other symptoms like fever, lethargy, or poor feeding.

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