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 and is usually a result of the baby's digestive system processing the meconium (the dark, sticky substance present in the baby's intestines before birth). It is important to reassure the mother that this is normal and nothing to be concerned about. Option A is unnecessary as there is no cause for alarm, and Option B is not warranted as there is no information to suggest a food allergy. Option C is incorrect as passing a green stool is not indicative of diarrhea in newborns.

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