Health PromotionQuestion 42 of 120

The nurse teaches a new mother about breastfeeding. Which sign indicates the infant is adequately hydrated?

a.Fewer than two wet diapers per day
b.Six or more wet diapers per day
c.Dark, concentrated urine
d.A sunken anterior fontanel

Explanation

Six or more wet diapers a day indicate adequate intake and hydration in a breastfeeding infant. Few wet diapers, concentrated urine, and a sunken fontanel suggest dehydration.

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