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PN Comprehensive Predictor PN 2020
PN Comprehensive Predictor PN 2020 ( 180 Questions)
A nurse is reinforcing teaching with a new parent about bathing her newborn.
Which of the following statements should the nurse include?
Using talcum powder is not recommended as it can be harmful to the baby's respiratory system if inhaled.
Mild, pH-balanced soap should be used instead of alkaline soap to avoid irritating the baby's delicate skin.
Sponge baths are recommended until the umbilical cord stump falls off, which typically occurs within the first two weeks of life. After that, the baby can be immersed in water for a regular bath.
The bathwater temperature should be around 98 degrees Fahrenheit and not hoter than 100 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent burns.
Explanation:
Sponge baths are recommended until the umbilical cord stump falls off, which typically occurs within the first two weeks of life. After that, the baby can be immersed in water for a regular bath.
Using talcum powder is not recommended as it can be harmful to the baby's respiratory system if inhaled. Mild, pH-balanced soap should be used instead of alkaline soap to avoid irritating the baby's delicate skin.
The bathwater temperature should be around 98 degrees Fahrenheit and not hoter than 100 degrees Fahrenheit to prevent burns.