The triage nurse in the pediatrician's office returns a call to a mother who is breast-feeding her 4-day-old infant. The mother is concerned about the yellow seedy stool that has developed since...

The triage nurse in the pediatrician's office returns a call to a mother who is breast-feeding her 4-day-old infant. The mother is concerned about the yellow seedy stool that has developed since discharge home. What is the best reply by the nurse?

1. This type of stool indicates the infant may have diarrhea and should be seen in the office today.

2. The stool will transition into a soft brown formed stool within a few days and is appropriate for breast-feeding.

3. The stool results from the gassy food eaten by the mother. Instruct the mother to refrain from eating these foods while breast-feeding.

4. Soft seedy unformed stools with each feeding are normal for this age infant and will continue through breast-feeding. The Postpartal Client Who Bottle-Feeds