A nurse is providing newborn discharge teaching to a client whose newborn recently had a circumcision done in the hospital.

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Which of the following statements should the nurse include when providing discharge teaching for the parent about circumcision care? For each statement made by the nurse, click to specify whether the statement is essential or contraindicated.

Choice A rationale

Microcephaly is not typically associated with an increased risk of unconjugated bilirubin and jaundice.

Choice B rationale

Polydactyly is a congenital condition involving extra fingers or toes and is not associated with an increased risk of unconjugated bilirubin and jaundice.

Choice C rationale

Caput succedaneum is a condition involving swelling of the scalp in a newborn and is not typically associated with an increased risk of unconjugated bilirubin and jaundice.

Choice D rationale

Cephalohematoma is a collection of blood between a baby’s scalp and the skull bone. It is associated with an increased risk of unconjugated bilirubin and jaundice due to the breakdown of red blood cells in the hematoma. .

Choice A rationale

Drying the newborn’s skin thoroughly immediately after birth helps reduce heat loss by evaporation, which is a significant concern as wet skin can cause rapid heat loss.

Choice B rationale

Maintaining ambient room temperature at 24°C (75°F) helps prevent heat loss by convection but does not directly address evaporation.

Choice C rationale

Placing the newborn on a warm surface helps prevent heat loss by conduction but does not address evaporation.

Choice D rationale

Preventing air drafts helps reduce heat loss by convection but does not address evaporation.