A mother who is bottle feeding her newborn asks to be discharged 24 hours post-delivery, because she also has twin 2-year-old children at home. When should the nurse schedule the first office visit for this newborn?

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The first office visit for a newborn discharged within 24 hours post-delivery should be scheduled within 48 hours of discharge to ensure the baby is feeding well, gaining weight, and has no jaundice or other immediate health concerns.

A Mother Who Is Bottle Feeding Her Newborn Asks to Be