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The nurse is preparing the parents of a full-term,24-hour-old male newborn for discharge with their infant. Which are the expected discharge criteria that should be met before the infant leaves the hospital? Select all that apply.

  • A. Infant vital signs have been normal for the last 12 hours.
  • B. The infant has passed at least three meconium stools.
  • C. The infant has gained weight at the minimum 100 grams.
  • D. The circumcision has had no bleeding for the last 2 hours.
  • E. The infant has had six diaper changes in the last 24 hours.
  • F. The infant has completed 2 successful consecutive feedings.
Correct Answer: A,D,F

Rationale: Discharge criteria include stable vital signs for 12 hours no circumcision bleeding for 2 hours and two successful feedings. One meconium stool is sufficient weight gain isn’t required and diaper changes aren’t specified.