What is the best response for the nurse to give a parent about contacting the physician regarding an infant with diarrhea?
A) "Call your pediatrician if the infant has not had a wet diaper for 6 hours."
B) "The pediatrician should be contacted if the infant has two loose stools in an 8-hour period."
C) "Call the doctor immediately if the infant has a temperature greater than 100° F."
D) "Notify the pediatrician if the infant naps more than 2 hours."

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No urine output in 6 hours needs to be reported because it indicates dehydration.Two loose stools in 8 hours is not a serious concern.If blood is obvious in the stool or the frequency increases to one bowel movement every hour for more than 8 hours,the physician should be notified.A fever greater than 101° F should be reported to the infant's physician.It is normal for the infant who is not ill to nap for 2 hours.The infant who is ill may nap longer than the typical amount.

What Is the Best Response for the Nurse to Give