Question

A new mother of a newborn girl calls the clinic in a panic, concerned about the blood-tinged soiled diaper. what is the best response from the nurse?

Answer 1

Answer: The nurse should explain that the blood on the diaper for a female infant may due to the withdrawal of maternal hormones after delivery. This is not very uncommon, the mother shouldn't be too concerned. However, the nurse should still recommend the mother to take the infant to a doctor.

Answer 2

The nurse should explain that the blood on the diaper for a female infant may due to the withdrawal of maternal hormones after delivery. This is not very uncommon, the mother shouldn't be too concerned. However, the nurse should still recommend the mother to take the infant to a doctor.