The nurse is providing discharge instructions for a first-time mother and her baby. Which statement is appropriate for the nurse to include in the teaching session?

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A)A bulb syringe is often used to suction excess secretions from the baby's nose and mouth. The bulb syringe should be compressed before placing it gently in the baby's nose or mouth. Stool color is often seedy and yellow or golden brown in color when breastfeeding. The baby may spit up frequently in the first day or two, but this should not continue for several weeks. Green drainage from the umbilical cord is abnormal and should be reported to the baby's provider.
B)A bulb syringe is often used to suction excess secretions from the baby's nose and mouth. The bulb syringe should be compressed before placing it gently in the baby's nose or mouth. Stool color is often seedy and yellow or golden brown in color when breastfeeding. The baby may spit up frequently in the first day or two, but this should not continue for several weeks. Green drainage from the umbilical cord is abnormal and should be reported to the baby's provider.
C)A bulb syringe is often used to suction excess secretions from the baby's nose and mouth. The bulb syringe should be compressed before placing it gently in the baby's nose or mouth. Stool color is often seedy and yellow or golden brown in color when breastfeeding. The baby may spit up frequently in the first day or two, but this should not continue for several weeks. Green drainage from the umbilical cord is abnormal and should be reported to the baby's provider.
D)A bulb syringe is often used to suction excess secretions from the baby's nose and mouth. The bulb syringe should be compressed before placing it gently in the baby's nose or mouth. Stool color is often seedy and yellow or golden brown in color when breastfeeding. The baby may spit up frequently in the first day or two, but this should not continue for several weeks. Green drainage from the umbilical cord is abnormal and should be reported to the baby's provider.

The Nurse Is Providing Discharge Instructions for a First-Time Mother