A nurse working in a clinic sees a new mother with their 2-week old baby girl for a check-up. The mother is visibly concerned and tells the nurse that they saw blood-tinged discharge that had no odour in their baby's diaper two days ago. Which statement made by the nurse is most appropriate.

Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu

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Question

A nurse working in a clinic sees a new mother with their 2-week old baby girl for a check-up. The mother is visibly concerned and tells the nurse that they saw blood-tinged discharge that had no odour in their baby's diaper two days ago. Which statement made by the nurse is  most  appropriate. 
 
   Ramanpreet Kaur Sidhu   
 
 ID: 137304

Accepted Answer

"We will continue to monitor amount, color and consistency"

Answer

"This is a sign of an infection"

Answer

"Bloody discharge is normal. If the discharge changes color to yellow or white, then further tests need to be conducted"

Answer

"Go to the emergency room immediately"

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