Health Promotion and MaintenanceQuestion 2122 of 2368
Which finding shows that a young infant is getting enough to eat?
- Three wet diapers and one bowel movement daily
- One wet diaper and two bowel movements daily
- At least five wet diapers and three bowel movements daily
- Crying whenever the infant is hungry
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Correct answer: At least five wet diapers and three bowel movements daily
Five wet diapers and three bowel movements a day indicate adequate intake. Crying is a late sign of hunger.
Source: Nursing Health Promotion (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2025), Nursing Care for Infancy Through Adolescence: INFANT NUTRITION. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Health Promotion and Maintenance"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026